Hello and welcome back to Daily English! Today’s word is polite, professional, and useful: “amicable.”  Say it with me: amicable. One more time: amicable.

Clues / Guessing Examples
 – Imagine two business partners who decide to close their company. Instead of fighting, they shake hands and part ways peacefully. That’s an amicable decision.
– A couple gets divorced, but they still talk kindly and cooperate for the children. That’s an amicable divorce.
– Two neighbors argue about parking but later apologize and agree on a fair solution. They found an amicable way forward.

Definition:  Amicable means friendly and peaceful, especially when you might expect conflict.

Examples

1. The two sides reached an amicable agreement.
   
   
   
2. We had an amicable conversation, even though we disagreed.
   
   
   
3. Their breakup was surprisingly amicable—they still respect each other.
   
   The word comes from the Latin amicus, meaning “friend.” So even when there’s disagreement, being amicable means keeping a friendly, respectful spirit.

Personal Question
 So, what about you? Have you ever had an amicable ending to a friendship, relationship, or business deal?