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amicable

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/ˈæmɪkəbl/ · am-i-ca-ble

Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.

دوستی اور جھگڑے کی عدم موجودگی سے مزین۔

دوستانہ

dostana

Formal: مہذب

Synonyms

friendlyharmoniouscordialدوستانہمحبت بھراخوش گوار

Antonyms

hostileunfriendlyantagonisticدشمنانہدشمنبد مزاج

Common Collocations

  • amicable discussions
  • amicable settlement
  • amicable relationship

Example Sentences

The two parties reached an amicable agreement.

دونوں جماعتیں دوستانہ معاہدے پر پہنچ گئیں۔

Dono jamaatein dostana muahiday par pahunch gayin.

Despite their differences, they maintained an amicable relationship.

اپنی اختلافات کے باوجود، انہوں نے دوستانہ تعلقات برقرار رکھے۔

Apni ikhtilafat ke bawajood, unhon ne dostana taluqaat barqarar rakhe.

The divorce was amicable, with both sides agreeing to share custody.

طلاق دوستانہ تھی، دونوں طرفیں مشترکہ حیثیت پر متفق ہو گئیں۔

Talaq dostana thi, dono tarafain mushtarka haisiyat par mutafiq ho gayin.

Easily Confused With

amicable vs. amicability:Amicable describes a friendly relationship, whereas amicability is the state of being friendly.

Word Family

amicability
nounدوستی
amicably
adverbدوستانہ طور پر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'amicable' as 'a friend!' which highlights friendliness.

Imagine two people shaking hands and smiling, representing friendship.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا، اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں، جسے دیکھ کر مر جائیں۔

Mohabbat mein nahi hai farq jeene aur marne ka, isi ko dekh kar jeete hain, jise dekh kar mar jayein.

In love, there is no difference between living and dying; we live by seeing the one, for whom we may die.

Mirza Ghalib, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دوستی سب سے بڑی دولت ہے۔

Dosti sab se bari dolat hai.

Friendship is the greatest wealth.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "amicabilis" — friendly, agreeable

First known use: 15th century

The word 'amicable' originated from Latin 'amicabilis', derived from 'amicus', meaning 'friend'. It has maintained its meaning of friendliness and agreement since its introduction into English.