nounadjective
l’amichevole
friendly
Che si comporta in modo gentile, aperto e facile da avvicinare.
Definition & meaning
Amichevole means friendly, kind, or cordial. It describes someone’s manner or a relationship characterized by goodwill.
In sports, it can also mean friendly: a match played outside an official competition. As a noun, un’amichevole means “a friendly match.”
Grammar & Word origin
Amichevole is an adjective used for both masculine and feminine singular nouns. Its plural is amichevoli.
It derives from amico (“friend”), ultimately from the Latin amicus.
Synonyms & antonyms
- cordiale — warm and cordial, often emphasizing politeness.
- gentile — kind or polite; it does not necessarily imply friendship.
- ostile — hostile, showing opposition or ill will.
- scortese — rude or discourteous, the opposite of a polite, friendly manner.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Il gatto sembra molto amichevole oggi.adjective
The cat looks very friendly today.
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