agreeable

[uh-gree-uh-buhl]

adjective

1. to one's liking; pleasing.

   agreeable manners;

   an agreeable sensation.

   Synonyms: amiable, gracious, accommodating, likable, pleasant

2. willing or ready to agree or consent.

   Are you agreeable to my plans for Saturday?

3. suitable; conformable (usually followed byto ).

   practice agreeable to theory.

   Synonyms: harmonious, compatible

agreeable

/ əˈɡrɪəbəl /

adjective

1. pleasing; pleasant

2. prepared to consent

3. in keeping; consistent

   salaries agreeable with current trends

4. (foll by to) to one's liking

   he said the terms were not agreeable to him

Other Word Forms

• agreeableness noun
• agreeably adverb
• agreeability noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of agreeable¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English agreable, from Anglo-French; agree, -able

Example Sentences

He particularly enjoyed a morality tale about two sisters – one beautiful but "vain and severe", who lost a suitor to her plain, but more agreeable, sibling.

From BBC

It’s why Tino indulged every customer, both nasty and agreeable, while working his college summers as a bus boy and waiter at Bella Notte, the family restaurant in Pittsburgh known for its shredded pepperoni pizzas.

From Los Angeles Times

A week later, it confirmed ongoing talks with India to find a mutually agreeable resolution.

From BBC

This is sometimes referred to as a 'Yes Man' issue, in that they are often very agreeable.

From BBC

“Chamberlain is an agreeable, attractive young actor with great warmth; he’s an ideal foil for the expert Massey, one of the finest actors of our time.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• acceptable 
• delicious 
• delightful 
• enjoyable 
• gratifying 
• mild 
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