agreeable
[uh-gree-uh-buhl]
adjective
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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Examples from the Web for agreeableness
Contemporary Examples of agreeableness
In kindergarten, agreeableness is indeed an asset—and the extroverts are the good students.
Historical Examples of agreeableness
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
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