agreeable

The definition of agreeable is the likeliness of a person consenting to an idea or action or the likeliness that some action will be accepted.

(adjective)

  1. An example of someone who is agreeable is a person who goes along with the plans that a group of friends have made regarding where to have dinner.
  2. An example of an agreeable idea is that everyone should split the check.
  3. The smell of chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven is an example of an agreeable odor.

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See agreeable in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. pleasing or pleasant: an agreeable odor
  2. willing or ready to consent
  3. conformable or in accord
  4. that can be approved; acceptable: a contract agreeable to both parties

Origin: ME & OFr agreable < agreer, agree

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See agreeable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. To one's liking; pleasing: agreeable weather.
  2. Suitable; conformable: a practice agreeable to the law.
  3. Ready to consent or submit: I am agreeable to your plan.

Related Forms:

  • a·greeˌa·bilˈi·ty, a·greeˈa·ble·ness noun
  • a·greeˈa·bly adverb

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