amicable implies a state of peace and a desire on the part of the parties not to quarrel.
maintained amicable relations
neighborly implies a disposition to live on good terms with others and to be helpful on principle.
neighborly concern
friendly stresses cordiality and often warmth or intimacy of personal relations.
sought friendly advice
Examples of neighborly in a Sentence
She was friendly in a neighborly way.
they were neighborly folks, always ready to lend a helping hand whenever necessary
Recent Examples on the WebThus, its musical surface is constantly swirling with unexpected colors and rhythms — shades of jazz, classical, avant-garde and Caribbean music overlay and tint each other with neighborly ease.—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 16 June 2024 Washington must remember that Iran’s hegemonic identity and ambitions have lasted for decades, outlasting regime changes, and its claims to want to play a peaceful, neighborly role in the region date back mere months.—Jamsheed K. Choksy, Foreign Affairs, 20 July 2023 Bulldozing ahead and waiting for somebody to object is bad for neighborly relationships and keeps attorneys busy.—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2024 But neighborly omniscience is sometimes more knowingness than knowledge.—Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for neighborly
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