Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a friendly and agreeable manner; without serious disagreement or hostility: The word "amicably" describes the way in which an action is done, specifically in a manner that is characterized by goodwill, politeness, and a desire to avoid conflict.

Usage

The adverb "amicably" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action, often one involving interaction or negotiation between parties, is carried out. It is commonly used in contexts like legal separations, business dissolutions, or the resolution of disputes to indicate a cooperative and peaceful process.

Examples

• Adverb:
  • The business partners decided to end their venture amicably.
  • Despite their differences, they settled the argument amicably over coffee.
  • The divorce was handled amicably, with both parties agreeing on terms.

Advanced Usage

• "to part amicably": to separate or end a relationship in a friendly way.
  • After working together for a decade, the co-founders parted amicably to pursue new projects.
• "to resolve amicably": to find a solution to a problem in a cooperative, non-confrontational way.
  • The two nations resolved the border dispute amicably through diplomacy.

Variants and Related Words

• Amicable (adjective): having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement.
  • They reached an amicable agreement.
• Amicability (noun): the quality of being friendly and agreeable.
  • The amicability of the negotiations was appreciated by all.

Synonyms

• Peacefully: in a peaceful manner, without disturbance or conflict.
• Agreeably: in a pleasant and willing manner.
• Harmoniously: in a harmonious, agreeable way.
• Cordially: in a warm and friendly way.

Antonyms

• Hostilely: in a hostile, unfriendly manner.
• Contentiously: in a quarrelsome, argumentative manner.
• Acrimoniously: in a bitter, sharp manner.

Related Phrases

• To settle amicably: to reach an agreement or conclusion in a friendly manner.
  • The lawsuit was settled amicably out of court.
• To part ways amicably: to go separate directions while maintaining a friendly relationship.
  • The band members parted ways amicably to explore solo careers.

Adverb

1. in an amicable manner
   • they separated amicably