Which should you use, amiable or amicable? The adjective amiable means having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner. The adjective amicable means characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
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He is an amicable person.
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He is an amiable person.
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We have an amiable agreement.
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We have an amicable agreement.
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