agreeable
[uh-gree-uh-buh l]
- to one's liking; pleasing: agreeable manners; an agreeable sensation.
- willing or ready to agree or consent: Are you agreeable to my plans for Saturday?
- suitable; conformable (usually followed by to): practice agreeable to theory.
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Origin of agreeable
Synonyms
See more synonyms for agreeable on Thesaurus.com1. pleasant, likable, accommodating, gracious, amiable. 3. compatible, harmonious.
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Examples from the Web for agreeableness
Contemporary Examples
In kindergarten, agreeableness is indeed an asset—and the extroverts are the good students.
Historical Examples
The Shannon adds not a little to the convenience and agreeableness of a residence so near it.
A Tour in IrelandArthur Young
He reveals every day some new trait of interest or agreeableness.
Evenings at Donaldson ManorMaria J. McIntosh
There was a purposeful look behind his set smile of agreeableness.
The Lady DocCaroline Lockhart
Nothing could exceed the agreeableness of the life we led at Tixall.
The Greville MemoirsCharles C. F. Greville
What shall I say, or rather not say, of the cheerfulness and agreeableness of her humor?
The Diary of John Evelyn, Volume II (of 2)John Evelyn
agreeable
- pleasing; pleasant
- prepared to consent
- (foll by to or with) in keeping; consistentsalaries agreeable with current trends
- (foll by to) to one's likinghe said the terms were not agreeable to him
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Word Origin and History for agreeableness
agreeable
adj.
late 14c., "to one's liking," from Old French agreable (12c., Modern French agréable) "pleasing, in agreement, consenting, thankful," from agreer "to please" (see agree). Related: Agreeably.
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