NYT Dictionary

AMICABLE

/ˈæ.mɪ.kə.bəl/

AdjectiveAM-i-ca-bleam-i-ca-ble · 4 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2023

Meaning

Showing friendliness or goodwill.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English amicable (“agreeable; pleasant”), from Late Latin amīcābilis (“friendly”). Doublet of amiable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

affableagreeableagreeingakin amiable accordant attunedbeneficentbenevolent benign

Antonyms

inimicalhostile

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

2023-05-23BALECIM

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