All 3 Uses of
amicable
in
The Idiot
- Colia was indelicate enough to voice the delight he felt at his success in managing to annoy Lizabetha Prokofievna, with whom, in spite of their really amicable relations, he was constantly sparring.†
Chpt 2.6
- Seeing them approaching, he rose from his chair, and nodding amicably to the general, signed to him not to interrupt the recitation.†
Chpt 2.7 *
- I meant to intervene amicably later on and help to improve poor Mr. Burdovsky's position.†
Chpt 2.8
Definition:
a friendly manner -- especially in a difficult situation