What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
nicely
Example
The food was nicely cooked and seasoned. [nicely: adverb]
Example
She played the piano piece very nicely. [nicely: adverb]
agreeably
Example
The weather was agreeably warm and sunny. [agreeably: adverb]
Example
He agreed to help me with the project, which was very agreeable of him. [agreeable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Nicely is more commonly used than agreeably in everyday language, and it covers a wider range of contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between nicely and agreeably?
Both nicely and agreeably are versatile and can be used in various formality levels, allowing them to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
