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 WebBulldozing 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 The neighborly interactions, however fleeting, have provided residents with a sense of inspiration and reassurance in hard times — especially during the writers’ and actors’ strikes.—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2024 The ambiance is friendly, even neighborly, and very American.—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 25 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for neighborly
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