amicable
adjective/ˈæmɪkəbəl/
Frequency rank: #13,401 most common English word
Meaning
Having a friendly and pleasant manner; showing goodwill.
Example sentence
The two neighbors reached amicable agreement about the fence without involving lawyers.
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