amicability
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6.2
- noun
- /ˌæmɪˈkæbɪlɪti/
- If it is verified that stars have both their amicabilities and enmities, being given to mutual attraction or repulsion, each withdrawing or venturing toward an area of its neighbor, such coordination could not exist but for conscious empathy.
Examples
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The Obama administration grasps this enduring essence of world politics—it adds kindness to clout, amicability to hard assets.
Academic text (2009) -
When does one actually treat an opponent with hostility, amicability, or apathy?
Academic text (1994) -
The mutual amicability and cooperation were colored by periods of tension but established the foundations for a long-lasting relationship.
Academic text (1999) -
The amicability between the two neighbors made it easy for them to collaborate on community projects.
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Despite their differences, the team's amicability helped them work together effectively.
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Her amicability toward everyone at the office created a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Synonyms
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1.0
Friendly and generous actions that help or comfort other people
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1.0
A kind and pleasant way of treating other people
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1.3
A kind and polite way of treating other people
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3.5
How pleasant and friendly someone or something seems to other people
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6.5
Being pleasant and friendly so people enjoy your company
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9.9
Courteous behaviour and respect between people or groups
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7.4
A friendly, peaceful relationship between people or countries
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5.7
Warm friendly behavior that makes people feel welcome
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3.4
A feeling that something is nice and enjoyable
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5.3
A friendly, gentle way that makes people feel comfortable
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4.1
A friendly, pleasant way of behaving that makes people feel comfortable
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4.1
The quality of being friendly and easy to talk to
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5.5
A friendly, cheerful way that makes people feel welcome
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3.2
Being friendly, generous, and caring to other people
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5.3
Being friendly, kind, and easy to get along with
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5.0
A pleasant, friendly quality of someone who often says yes to others
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8.1
A kind, gentle way of acting that makes people feel safe
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6.0
Being friendly and welcoming to guests and strangers
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8.9
A friendly, helpful way of behaving toward other people
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3.2
A kind, friendly attitude that wants to help others
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6.7
A friendly, pleasant way of acting that makes others feel comfortable
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6.7
A calm, quiet way of behaving that avoids conflict
A friendly, pleasant way of acting that avoids quarrels
Being friendly and easy to talk to
The quality of being pleasant and easy to get along with
Being cheerful and friendly so people find it easy to get along
A cheerful, friendly way of behaving that is patient and willing to help others
Being friendly and pleasant so people enjoy being with you
A friendly, sociable feeling among people who share a common goal
A kind, gentle way of acting that makes people feel cared for
Antonyms
How Friendly
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word amicability comes from the Latin word amicus, which means 'friend', and the same root is in English words like amicable and amiable. So, amicability is the quality of being friendly and wanting to avoid conflict.