amicable implies a state of peace and a desire on the part of the parties not to quarrel.
maintained amicable relations
neighborly implies a disposition to live on good terms with others and to be helpful on principle.
neighborly concern
friendly stresses cordiality and often warmth or intimacy of personal relations.
sought friendly advice
Examples of neighborly in a Sentence
She was friendly in a neighborly way.
they were neighborly folks, always ready to lend a helping hand whenever necessary
Recent Examples on the WebChina is a major player in terms of investments, in terms of neighborly relations.—Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2023 There’s an endearing neighborly vibe among Bubby’s customers.—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 25 July 2023 What starts as a stupid little joke, or some kind of neighborly hazing, quickly transforms into an act of outright cruelty.—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 July 2023 And yet, despite the weighty subject matter, any trace of self-seriousness is dispelled by the production’s sardonic wit and chatty, neighborly warmth.—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 26 June 2023 Community interests are advanced by member communication (websites, newsletters) and may cause a board to occasionally issue a warning before citing members regarding violations, or to plan and fund community social events to promote neighborly interaction.—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2023 The harm Miss Manners foresees is to neighborly relations when the owner feels trespassed upon.—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 19 July 2023 Climate change has buffeted Vermont again, but the neighborly people here abide and will be ready for the next one.—Anne Galloway, The New Republic, 13 July 2023 And of course, I got offered a puff on a J by headband-wearing dude with a neighborly smile.—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 12 July 2023 See More
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