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Amicable

Friendly; proceeding from, or exhibiting, friendliness; after the manner of friends; peaceable; as, an amicable disposition, or arrangement.

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Friendly 84% connected

Having the temper and disposition of a friend; disposed to promote the good of another; kind; favorable.

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Friendly 84% connected

Having the temper and disposition of a friend; disposed to promote the good of another; kind; favorable.

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Well-meaning 84% connected

Having a good intention.

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Well-meaning 84% connected

Having a good intention.

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Amicability 74% connected

The quality of being amicable; friendliness; amicableness.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Amicability 74% connected

The quality of being amicable; friendliness; amicableness.

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Amicableness 74% connected

The quality of being amicable; amicability.

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Amicableness 74% connected

The quality of being amicable; amicability.

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Friendly 66% connected

Having the temper and disposition of a friend; disposed to promote the good of another; kind; favorable.

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Friendly 66% connected

Having the temper and disposition of a friend; disposed to promote the good of another; kind; favorable.

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Lovable 66% connected

Having qualities that excite, or are fitted to excite, love; worthy of love.

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Lovable 66% connected

Having qualities that excite, or are fitted to excite, love; worthy of love.

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Peaceable 66% connected

Begin in or at peace; tranquil; quiet; free from, or not disposed to, war, disorder, or excitement; not quarrelsome.

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Peaceable 66% connected

Begin in or at peace; tranquil; quiet; free from, or not disposed to, war, disorder, or excitement; not quarrelsome.

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Peaceful 66% connected

Possessing or enjoying peace; not disturbed by war, tumult, agitation, anxiety, or commotion; quiet; tranquil; as, a peaceful time; a peaceful countr…

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Peaceful 66% connected

Possessing or enjoying peace; not disturbed by war, tumult, agitation, anxiety, or commotion; quiet; tranquil; as, a peaceful time; a peaceful countr…

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Hostile 94% connected

Belonging or appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure; occupi…

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Hostile 94% connected

Belonging or appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure; occupi…

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