amicableness
/'æmikəblnis/ Cách viết khác : (amicability) /,æmikə'biliti/
Học thuậtThân thiện
A friendly neighbor greets another with a warm smile, showing great amicableness.
Definition
Noun 1. The quality or state of being friendly and pleasant; a disposition characterized by warmth and friendliness. 2. A disinclination to quarrel or fight; a peaceful and cooperative attitude.
Usage and Examples
- The amicableness of the negotiations surprised everyone, as the two sides quickly found common ground.
- Her natural amicableness makes her very popular with her colleagues.
- The treaty was signed in an atmosphere of great amicableness.
- Despite their differences, they discussed the issue with remarkable amicableness.
Advanced Usage
- "To maintain amicableness": To consciously keep a situation friendly.
- Both leaders worked hard to maintain amicableness during the sensitive talks.
- "An air of amicableness": A noticeable feeling or impression of friendliness.
- An air of amicableness prevailed at the family reunion.
Variants and Related Words
- Amicable (adjective): Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
- They reached an amicable agreement.
- Amicability (noun): A direct synonym for amicableness, often used interchangeably.
- The amicability between the former rivals was genuine.
Synonyms
- Friendliness
- Cordiality
- Geniality
- Affability
- Neighborliness
Antonyms
- Hostility
- Antagonism
- Unfriendliness
- Animosity
A friendly neighbor greets another with a warm smile, showing great amicableness.
Noun
- having a disposition characterized by warmth and friendliness
- a disinclination to quarrel