Synonyms of amicable

amicable

adjective

ˈa-mi-kə-bəl 

1

as in compatible

having or marked by agreement in feeling or action

the contract negotiations between the hotel workers and management were reasonably amicable

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compatible
• unanimous
• congenial
• united
• peaceful
• agreeable
• harmonious
• cooperative
• kindred
• frictionless
• friendly
• peaceable
• symbiotic
• amiable
• sympathetic
• pacific
• noncompetitive
• cordial
• neighborly
• tolerant
• synergetic
• affable
• understanding
• synergic
• uncompetitive
• collaborating
• genial
• nonconflicting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disagreeable
• incompatible
• antagonistic
• hostile
• inharmonious
• uncongenial
• unfriendly
• conflicting
• discordant
• inimical
• antipathetic
• belligerent
• contentious
• opposite
• disunited
• disharmonious
• contradictory
• quarrelsome
• competitive
• contrary
• opposing
• clashing
• competing
• contradicting
• rivaling

2

as in friendly

having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest

finds his coworkers at his new job just as amicable as he ever could have hoped

Synonyms & Similar Words

• friendly
• warm
• gracious
• cordial
• collegial
• neighborly
• companionable
• chummy
• affectionate
• merry
• nice
• sweet
• comradely
• genial
• warmhearted
• loving
• hail-fellow-well-met
• buddy-buddy
• good-natured
• hearty
• agreeable
• fraternal
• hospitable
• approachable
• affable
• social
• matey
• palsy
• convivial
• bonhomous
• jovial
• palsy-walsy
• hail-fellow
• familiar
• close
• gregarious
• jolly
• outgoing
• sociable
• good-tempered
• folksy
• clubby
• intimate
• extroverted
• brotherly
• devoted
• adoring
• sisterly
• fond
• tenderhearted
• tender
• lovesome

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hostile
• antagonistic
• unfriendly
• alienated
• cold
• icy
• cool
• glacial
• frosty
• aggressive
• frigid
• chilly
• contentious
• belligerent
• estranged
• pugnacious
• wintry
• combative
• argumentative
• quarrelsome
• truculent
• bellicose
• inimical
• inhospitable
• unsocial
• unsociable
• cold-blooded
• disputatious
• scrappy

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective amicable contrast with its synonyms?

The words friendly and neighborly are common synonyms of amicable. While all three words mean "exhibiting goodwill and an absence of antagonism," amicable implies a state of peace and a desire on the part of the parties not to quarrel.

maintained amicable relations

When can friendly be used instead of amicable?

In some situations, the words friendly and amicable are roughly equivalent. However, friendly stresses cordiality and often warmth or intimacy of personal relations.

sought friendly advice

When is it sensible to use neighborly instead of amicable?

The synonyms neighborly and amicable are sometimes interchangeable, but neighborly implies a disposition to live on good terms with others and to be helpful on principle.

neighborly concern

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of amicable

The separation was amicable, with TNA reportedly trying to retain her. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Henson’s departure is said to be amicable, with Donaldson and Jeff Housenbold, CEO of Beast Industries, supportive of her decision. — Peter White, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026

Garner and ex-husband Ben Affleck have three children together and have remained amicable co-parents since splitting in 2015 and finalizing their divorce three years later. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 July 2026

The situation was amicable, with Newcastle prepared for his exit. — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 31 July 2026

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