Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary - amicable

 adjective  Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin amicabilis  Date: 15th century characterized by friendly goodwill ; peaceable  • amicability noun  • ~ness noun  • amicably adverb Synonyms:  ~, neighborly, friendly mean exhibiting goodwill and an absence of antagonism. ~ implies a state of peace and a desire on the part of the parties not to quarrel maintained ~ relations. neighborly implies a disposition to live on good terms with others and to be helpful on principle neighborly concern. friendly stresses cordiality and often warmth or intimacy of personal relations sought friendly advice.