adjective

agreeable

uh-GREE-uh-bul/əˈɡriːəbl/

Fitting comfortably with someone's wishes or expectations.

The woman finds the invitation agreeable and warmly accepts it.

White older woman warmly accepts invitation.

Etymology

aOld Frenchto

+greeOld Frenchliking, favor

+ableOld Frenchadjective-forming suffix

The idea “to one's liking” survives directly in the meaning “pleasant” or “acceptable.” Applied to a person, the word also describes someone who receives a proposal favorably and is willing to consent.

In context

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More examples

She is agreeable to postponing the meeting until Friday.
We need terms that are agreeable to both sides.
His agreeable manner made the long journey pleasant.

Forms

agreeably adverb — In a pleasant or welcome way.

Similar words

pleasant: Emphasizes enjoyment without suggesting willingness to accept a proposal.
amenable: Emphasizes openness to cooperation, influence, or an arrangement.