amicably

adverb

as in good-naturedly

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Recent Examples of amicably While some political differences like tax rates can be amicably disagreed on, the transgender issue continues to be a hot-button one. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026 The source says the pair are focused on moving forward amicably and prioritizing their family. — Travis Cronin, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 But those talks broke down — amicably, Smokler makes sure to point out — and the filmmakers turned their attention to finding something in the Bay Area. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 July 2026 The relationship ended amicably in 2005, and shortly after, Pitt and Angelina Jolie got together. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Lee Isaac Chung was previously attached to direct the prequel before exiting amicably amid creative differences. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026 She and Affleck co-parent amicably. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026 Eventually, young Jonah went to stay with his mother for a time on the south side of Stockton after Marcella and Jamon separated amicably. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 June 2026 Brad Lord — drafted and developed by the last regime — followed Alvarez amicably as late-round picks have tended to do for the Nationals these days. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amicably
  1. good-naturedly
  2. friendly
  3. lightheartedly
  4. laughingly
  5. blithely
  6. breezily
  7. gladly
  8. hopefully
Adverb
  • Sigmund, the artistic director of Stillwater’s Zephyr Theatre, joked good-naturedly.
    — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
  • Regardless, everyone approves of Kiana, with Zack good-naturedly parodying her sunglasses and the girls encouraging him to lock it down despite the tumultuous relationships their friend group seems to attract.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Definition of good-naturedly
Adverb
  • The Villarreal friendly offered a glimpse of both the potential and the challenge.
    — Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Lionel Messi in Las Vegas for an Inter Miami friendly shone a light on how sport is gravitating towards Nevada and the Strip.
    — Phil Hay, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Definition of friendly
Adverb
  • The idea of replacing caddies with animals, lightheartedly suggested by moderator Eben Novy-Williams?
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Paltzik did not confirm the authenticity of the message but still suggested they were made lightheartedly.
    — Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 21 Oct. 2025
Definition of lightheartedly
Adverb
  • By human standard, of course, animals can be unintentionally and surprisingly clumsy, delightfully awkward or laughingly foolish.
    — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • Kipnis describes her own mother laughingly recalling a college professor chasing her around a desk and trying to kiss her.
    — S. C. Cornell, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Definition of laughingly
Adverb
  • To represent so many things to so many people might seem shallow, if not blithely opportunistic.
    — Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Meanwhile, poor Sol is blithely ignoring Jen’s warning that Sincere seemed to switch up on Melanie awfully quick and that Sincere and Melanie are very in sync.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 16 June 2026
Definition of blithely
Adverb
  • While England breezily dismissed Senegal 3-0 in its fourth match of the tournament, Morocco eliminated Portugal in the quarterfinals before bowing out 2-0 to eventual runnersup France in the semis.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026
  • From left, stalwart Fast/Furious gun molls Jordana Brewster and Michelle Rodriguez, who know their way around all sorts of fancy cars, not to mention firearms, breezily support central good/bad dude Vin Diesel, who’s doing his best professional bowling imitation for the paparazzi.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Definition of breezily
Adverb
  • Just like her on-screen counterpart, Queen Penelope of Ithaca, actress Anne Hathaway is gladly taken.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 21 July 2026
  • The rapper smiles and gladly poses for a photo with the fan, asks his name, and thanks him for his support.
    — Sam Davies, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026
Definition of gladly
Adverb
  • Our conversation gave me—and hopefully by extension, readers—new insight into Loch Lomond, a quiet powerhouse producing whiskies a bit unlike any others on the market.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Audiences interested in the rock side of Lollapalooza will surely want to check out their early-evening set on the Bud Light stage, where fans will hopefully mosh and get rowdy.
    — Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of hopefully

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