amicablesolution

noun

UK /ˈæmɪkəbəl səˈluːʃən/

US /ˈæmɪkəbəl səˈluːʃən/

A friendly answer that makes everyone happy.

The two friends found an amicablesolution to their fight over the toy.

SYNONYMS

friendly agreement peaceful fix fair compromise happy resolution

RELATED WORDS

agreement compromise peace understanding harmony

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A settlement reached without arguing or fighting.

The neighbors reached an amicablesolution about the fence.

3. A way to solve a problem that keeps everyone on good terms.

The teacher praised the amicablesolution the students chose.

4. A calm and polite answer to a disagreement.

Their amicablesolution ended the argument quickly.