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 by to ):

   practice agreeable to theory.

   Synonyms: harmonious, compatible

agreeable

/ əˈɡrɪəbəl /

adjective

1. pleasing; pleasant
2. prepared to consent
3. foll byto or with 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

Derived Forms

• aˈgreeableness, noun
• aˈgreeably, adverb

Other Words From

• a·gree·a·ble·ness a·gree·a·bil·i·ty [uh, -gree-, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], noun
• a·gree·a·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of agreeable¹

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

Example Sentences

The fact that I was chilled by his ability to peddle false talking points with a smile while also being one of the most agreeable, polite people I’d ever met.

From Salon

Completing a set of two-star reviews, the Guardian's Chris Wiegand found the performances "agreeable" but said it was "hard to invest in either character".

From BBC

Mostly they were agreeable and collegial, just a couple of Midwestern guys having a friendly disagreement after which, under other circumstances, they would go out and have a beer together.

From Salon

“Urban design is what will make us have an agreeable, beautiful city where we will feel like we’re members of an important place,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

"We look forward to resolving this matter in a mutually agreeable way."

From BBC

Related Words

• acceptable
• delicious
• delightful
• enjoyable
• gratifying
• mild
• pleasant
• satisfying