agreeable

[əˈɡriːəbl]

agreeable Definition

• 1. pleasing or pleasant
• 2. willing to agree with others or to do what they want

Using agreeable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "agreeable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The weather was very agreeable for a picnic.

• Example

  She has an agreeable personality and is easy to get along with.

• Example

  He was agreeable to our proposal.

• Example

  The hotel staff were very agreeable and helpful.

agreeable Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for agreeable

• pleasant
• nice
• enjoyable
• amiable
• affable

Antonyms for agreeable

• disagreeable
• unpleasant
• unfriendly

Phrases with agreeable

• agree to disagree

  accept that people have different opinions and stop arguing about it

  Example

  We don't see eye to eye on this issue, so let's just agree to disagree.

• agreeable to the touch

  having a pleasing texture or feel

  Example

  The fabric was soft and agreeable to the touch.

• agreeable surprise

  a pleasant or welcome surprise

  Example

  The bonus in my paycheck was an agreeable surprise.

Origins of agreeable

from Old French 'agreer', meaning 'to receive kindly'

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Summary: agreeable in Brief

The term 'agreeable' [əˈɡriːəbl] describes something that is pleasing or pleasant, such as 'The weather was very agreeable for a picnic.' It can also describe a person who is willing to agree with others or to do what they want, exemplified by 'She has an agreeable personality and is easy to get along with.' The phrase 'agree to disagree' acknowledges differing opinions and suggests ending an argument. 'Agreeable' extends into phrases like 'agreeable to the touch,' denoting pleasing texture, and 'agreeable surprise,' indicating a pleasant or welcome surprise.