amicableness

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of being friendly, kind, and pleasant.

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Variants

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amicabilities , amicability , amicable , amicableness , amicablenesses , amicably

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'amicabilis', meaning 'friendly' or 'agreeable'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'amicableness' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In some cultures, the gift of a loaf of bread is considered a symbol of amicableness and goodwill.

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Related Concepts

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1. Friendliness: A related concept to amicableness, friendliness refers to the quality of being friendly and approachable towards others.

2. Kindness: Another related concept, kindness refers to the act of being considerate and compassionate towards others.

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Quotes

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1. About a million couples divorce each year in the United States, and most, like my ex and me, start out striving to keep the split "amicable". And though you may have good intentions, things can go awry during the traditional I-win-you-lose adversarial process.

   - Annie Finnigan,{it}Family Circle{/it},17 Oct. 2008

2. Instead, with the help of a neighborhood activist, Rob struck out in another direction. He retook his old turf from the dealers who had replaced him and opened a fruit stand and, later, a hot-dog concession. Bright, "amicable" and assured, Rob so impressed Anderson that the sociologist hired him as a part-time assistant.

   - Ellis Cose,{it}Newsweek{/it},30 Aug. 1999

3. Cops such as William Anderson and Lowell Powell had been Sonny's friends. "I was a policeman and he was something of a thug," Powell recalled, but nonetheless their dealings were "amicable". In the big picture, however, there was no love lost between Sonny and the cops.

   - Nick Tosches,{it}Vanity Fair{/it},February 1998

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Culture

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Amicableness is a valued trait in many cultures and is often associated with positive relationships. In literature, it is a common theme in novels and poems that explore the nature of friendship and human connection. For example, in Jane Austen's 'Emma', the title character learns the importance of being amicable and kind to others.

How to Memorize "amicableness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of friendly people smiling and laughing together. Imagine yourself in their midst, feeling welcomed and included.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'amicableness' with the feeling of warmth and kindness you get when you are around someone who makes you feel good.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'A-M-I-C-A-B-L-E' which stands for 'Always Make Interactions Careful And Benevolent'.

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