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agreeable

[əˈɡriːəbl]

agreeable Definition

  • 1pleasing or pleasant
  • 2willing 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

Antonyms for agreeable

Phrases with agreeable

  • 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.

  • having a pleasing texture or feel

    Example

    The fabric was soft and agreeable to the touch.

  • 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.