NYT Dictionary

AMICABLY

/ˈæ.mɪ.kə.bli/
AdverbAM-i-ca-blyam-i-ca-bly · 4 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023

Meaning

Friendly; in an amicable manner.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English amcabily, equivalent to amicable + -ly. Piecewise doublet of amiably.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

out-of-courtcheerfullyfairfavorablyfriendlygraciouslyheartilyintimatelykindlypleasantly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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