amicable
gb/ˈæmɪkəbəl/ us/ˈæmɪkəbəl/
C1
English
békés, barátságos
C1
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békés
B1
Usage pattern:
amicable [settlement/divorce/split/agreement/solution]
After months of talks, the companies reached an amicable settlement.
Hónapokig tartó tárgyalások után a cégek békés megállapodásra jutottak.
The couple said their divorce was amicable and asked for privacy.
A pár azt mondta, hogy a válásuk békés volt, és magánéletük tiszteletben tartását kérték.
We are looking for an amicable solution that works for both sides.
Learner examples
They had an amicable divorce.
Békés válásuk volt.
Both sides want an amicable agreement.
Mindkét fél békés megállapodást akar.
Common mistake:
Do not use amicable to mean simply easy; it means friendly or peaceful between people or groups.
Meaning
peacefully agreed or resolved
Collocations
amicable settlement
|amicable agreement
|amicable solution
|amicable resolution
|amicable divorce
|amicable split
|amicable separation
|amicable negotiations
|reach an amicable settlement
|find an amicable solution
Synonyms
peaceful (Simpler and more general; stresses the lack of conflict more than goodwill.)
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cooperative (Stresses people working together to solve a problem.)
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mutual (Emphasizes that both sides agree, not necessarily that they are friendly.)
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cordial (Suggests polite friendliness, often in a formal situation.)
Antonyms
hostile (Involves active opposition or unfriendliness.)
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bitter (Suggests strong resentment, especially in a breakup or dispute.)
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acrimonious (More formal; describes angry, harsh disagreement.)
Themes
conflict_resolution
|relationships
|law
|business
|negotiation
Definition
An amicable agreement or separation happens peacefully and with cooperation, not fighting.
Used of a settlement, separation, negotiation, or solution that is reached or handled in a friendly, cooperative way, without serious conflict.
C1
2
barátságos
A2
Usage pattern:
amicable [relationship/conversation/meeting]; amicable toward [someone]
Despite their political differences, the discussion remained amicable.
Politikai nézetkülönbségeik ellenére a beszélgetés barátságos maradt.
The two teams have maintained amicable relations for years.
A két csapat évek óta barátságos kapcsolatot tart fenn.
She kept the tone amicable even when the questions became difficult.
Learner examples
The meeting was amicable.
A megbeszélés barátságos volt.
They stayed amicable after the project ended.
A projekt vége után is barátságos viszonyban maradtak.
Common mistake:
Amicable usually describes relations or interactions; amiable more often describes a person's character.
Meaning
friendly and good-natured
Collocations
amicable relationship
|amicable relations
|amicable meeting
|amicable conversation
|amicable atmosphere
|amicable exchange
|amicable tone
|remain amicable
|keep things amicable
|amicable toward someone
Synonyms
friendly (More common and less formal in everyday speech.)
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cordial (Polite and friendly, but not necessarily warm or close.)
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good-natured (Suggests relaxed kindness and a pleasant attitude.)
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harmonious (Stresses smooth relations and lack of conflict.)
Antonyms
unfriendly (Generally not friendly or welcoming.)
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hostile (Openly unfriendly or aggressive.)
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antagonistic (Actively opposed or ready to argue.)
Themes
social_interaction
|relationships
|communication
|emotions
Definition
Kind and friendly, with no anger or hostility.
Friendly, pleasant, and showing goodwill, especially in relationships, conversations, or dealings between people or groups.
Grammar
Dictionary form
amicable
IPA
GB/ˈæmɪkəbəl/
US/ˈæmɪkəbəl/
Syllables & stress
am - ic - able (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (am)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: amicable
Expressions
keep things amicable
1/kˈip θˈɪŋz ˈæmɪkəbəl/
fixed phrase
avoid hostility deliberately
To try to stay polite and friendly, even when there is a problem.
Examples
- Let's keep things amicable and focus on solving the problem.
- The manager stepped in to keep things amicable between the two teams.
- Even during the contract dispute, both sides tried to keep things amicable.
Learner examples
- Please keep things amicable.
- We tried to keep things amicable.
on amicable terms
1/ˈɔn ˈæmɪkəbəl tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
friendly despite past conflict
If people are on amicable terms, they are friendly enough and not angry with each other.
Examples
- They ended the partnership but remained on amicable terms.
- Although the negotiations were difficult, both sides parted on amicable terms.
- She is still on amicable terms with her former manager.
Learner examples
- We are still on amicable terms.
- They parted on amicable terms.