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amicably

intermediateB1

/ˈæmɪkəbli/ · a-mi-ca-bly

In a friendly and peaceful manner.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a friendly and peaceful manner.

دوستانہ اور پرامن طریقے سے۔

دوستانہ طور پر

dostana tor par

Formal: دوستانہ طور پر

Synonyms

cordiallyfriendlypleasantlyخوشی خوشیدوستانہخوش دلی سے

Antonyms

hostileunfriendlycontentiousدشمنانہغیر دوستانہمتنازعہ

Common Collocations

  • settle a dispute amicably
  • amicably disagree
  • conduct negotiations amicably

Example Sentences

They resolved their differences amicably.

انہوں نے اپنی اختلافات دوستانہ طور پر حل کرلئے۔

unhon ne apni ikhtilafaat dostana tor par hal kar liye.

The neighbors spoke amicably after the misunderstanding.

پڑوسیوں نے غلط فہمی کے بعد دوستانہ طور پر بات کی۔

parosiyon ne ghalat fehmi ke baad dostana tor par baat ki.

We hope to agree amicably on the terms of the contract.

ہم امید کرتے ہیں کہ ہم معاہدے کی شرائط پر دوستانہ طور پر اتفاق کریں گے۔

hum umeed karte hain ke hum mohaiday ki shiraait par dostana tor par aitafaq karenge.

Easily Confused With

amicable:Amicable is an adjective while amicably is the adverb form used to describe the manner of an action.

Word Family

amicable
adjectiveدوستانہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'amicable' as a friendly handshake.

Imagine two people smiling and shaking hands in agreement.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "amicabilis" — friendly

First known use: 14th century

The word 'amicably' is derived from the Latin 'amicabilis' which means friendly or agreeable. It has been used in English since the late 14th century.