inamice

Inamice is a Latin adverb meaning “unfriendly” or “in an unfriendly manner.” It is formed from the adjective inamicus, meaning unfriendly or hostile, with the adverbial suffix -ice. The word is the negated counterpart to amice, which signifies doing something in a friendly way.

Usage and function: In classical Latin, inamice describes the manner in which an action is performed or a disposition is expressed. It can modify verbs, as in phrases such as inamice loquitur (“he speaks unfriendly”) or inamice fecit (“he did it in a hostile manner”). The term is more common in prose and rhetorical contexts than in poetry, where alternatives for expressing manner appear more frequently.

Etymology and related forms: The root concept comes from inamicus, ‘enemy,’ reflecting hostility or opposition. The adverb inamice thus conveys doing something with hostility, coldness, or lack of warmth. Related terms include inimicus (the noun for ‘enemy’) and amicus (the word for ‘friend’), with amice or amicē used to mean “in a friendly manner,” highlighting the contrast in usage.

Modern context: In modern Latin lexicography, inamice is cited as an example of adverb formation and usage. It is primarily of interest to students of Latin grammar, philology, and classical literature, rather than a term for contemporary discourse.

See also: inamicus, inimicus, amicus, amice, Latin adverbs of manner, Latin grammar.