Definition

Noun 1. The quality or state of being friendly and pleasant; a disposition characterized by warmth and friendliness. 2. A disinclination to quarrel or fight; a peaceful and cooperative attitude.

Usage and Examples

• The amicableness of the negotiations surprised everyone, as the two sides quickly found common ground.
• Her natural amicableness makes her very popular with her colleagues.
• The treaty was signed in an atmosphere of great amicableness.
• Despite their differences, they discussed the issue with remarkable amicableness.

Advanced Usage

• "To maintain amicableness": To consciously keep a situation friendly.
  • Both leaders worked hard to maintain amicableness during the sensitive talks.
• "An air of amicableness": A noticeable feeling or impression of friendliness.
  • An air of amicableness prevailed at the family reunion.

Variants and Related Words

• Amicable (adjective): Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
  • They reached an amicable agreement.
• Amicability (noun): A direct synonym for amicableness, often used interchangeably.
  • The amicability between the former rivals was genuine.

Synonyms

• Friendliness
• Cordiality
• Geniality
• Affability
• Neighborliness

Antonyms

• Hostility
• Antagonism
• Unfriendliness
• Animosity

Noun

1. having a disposition characterized by warmth and friendliness
2. a disinclination to quarrel