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
• agreeability noun
• agreeably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of agreeable¹

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

Example Sentences

Ortega is an agreeable guide through the thicket of problems, such as choosing between senior facilities that resemble “sad Marriotts” or “sad La Quinta Inns.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

Related Words

• acceptable 
• delicious 
• delightful 
• enjoyable 
• gratifying 
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