Agreeable: meaning, definitions and examples

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agreeable

 

[ ษ™หˆษกriหษ™bl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

personality trait

pleasant or nice in character or appearance; friendly and easy to get along with

Synonyms

affable, amiable, charming, friendly, pleasant.

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Word Description / Examples
agreeable

Used when describing someone who is easy to get along with and willing to agree to suggestions or requests.

  • She found him to be an agreeable travel companion who was open to all their plans
  • The weather in the resort was very agreeable, making the vacation even more enjoyable
pleasant

Used when describing someone or something that gives a sense of enjoyment or satisfaction.

  • They had a pleasant conversation, sharing stories and laughs
  • The morning walk in the park was a pleasant start to the day
friendly

Used when describing someone who exhibits a kind and affectionate nature towards others.

  • The dog was very friendly, wagging its tail at everyone who passed by
  • New students appreciated the friendly atmosphere at the school
amiable

Used when describing someone who is friendly and displays pleasant and kind manners.

  • Her amiable personality made her popular among her peers
  • Even in stressful situations, he remained amiable, putting others at ease
affable

Used when describing someone who is friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to, usually highlighting an approachable demeanor.

  • The new neighbor was very affable, introducing himself to everyone with a warm smile
  • During the meeting, the CEO was affable, making everyone feel comfortable to share their ideas
charming

Used when describing someone who has an attractive and pleasing nature, often enchanting others through their manners or appearance.

  • The host's charming demeanor won over all the guests at the party
  • The small town had a charming atmosphere that made visitors feel welcome

Examples of usage

  • She has an agreeable personality that makes everyone feel comfortable around her.
  • The meeting was more agreeable than expected due to the positive attitude of all participants.
Context #2 | Adjective

taste or smell

pleasing or pleasant to taste or smell

Synonyms

appetizing, delightful, enjoyable, palatable, pleasant.

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Word Description / Examples
agreeable

Used to describe a person or experience that is pleasant and easy to accept.

  • She found the new colleague very agreeable
  • The terms of the agreement were agreeable to everyone involved
pleasant

Describes anything that is pleasing or agreeable, often in a mild or gentle way.

  • It was a pleasant day for a picnic
  • Her company was very pleasant
delightful

Used for something that brings great pleasure or joy.

  • We had a delightful time at the party
  • This book is simply delightful; I couldnโ€™t put it down
enjoyable

General term for experiences or activities that provide pleasure or satisfaction.

  • The movie was quite enjoyable
  • We had an enjoyable evening at the concert
appetizing

Used to describe food that looks or smells very good and makes you want to eat it.

  • The chef presented an appetizing array of dishes
  • The aroma from the kitchen was incredibly appetizing
palatable

Typically used for food or drink that is pleasant to taste, but can also describe ideas or propositions that are acceptable.

  • The soup was palatable, but nothing extraordinary
  • His suggestion was more palatable than the previous one

Examples of usage

  • The tea had an agreeable aroma that filled the room.
  • The dish had an agreeable flavor that everyone enjoyed.

Translations

Translations of the word "agreeable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agradรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค–เคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช angenehm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyenangkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธั”ะผะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przyjemny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฟซ้ฉใช (ใ‹ใ„ใฆใใช)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท agrรฉable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agradable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hoลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์พŒ์ ํ•œ (kwaejakhan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ุชุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญjemnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญjemnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„‰ๅฟซ็š„ (yรบkuร i de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prijeten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรฆgilegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะนะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ•แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xoลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agradable

Etymology

The word 'agreeable' originated from the Latin word 'agreabilis', which means 'pleasing'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 15th century. Over time, 'agreeable' has evolved to describe someone or something that is pleasant, friendly, or harmonious.

See also: agree, agreeableness, agreeably, agreed, agreeing, agreement, agreements, disagree, disagreeable, disagreeableness, disagreeably, disagreed, disagreement.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,078 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.