Agreeable

Pronunciation: /əˈɡriːəbl/

Definitions of agreeable

adjective pleasing or pleasant; willing to agree or consent

Example Sentences

A1 I find the weather here very agreeable.

A2 The hotel staff were very agreeable and helpful.

B1 The terms of the contract were agreeable to both parties.

B2 The proposal was agreeable to most of the team members.

C1 The decision was agreeable to all stakeholders involved.

C2 The compromise reached was agreeable to both sides.

Examples of agreeable in a Sentence

formal The terms of the agreement were mutually agreeable to both parties.

informal I find the weather today quite agreeable, don't you?

slang This party is going to be so agreeable, I can't wait!

figurative His agreeable personality made him a joy to be around.

Grammatical Forms of agreeable

• past tense: agreed
• plural: agreeables
• comparative: more agreeable
• superlative: most agreeable
• present tense: agree
• future tense: will agree
• perfect tense: have agreed
• continuous tense: is agreeing
• singular: agreeable
• positive degree: agreeable
• infinitive: to agree
• gerund: agreeing
• participle: agreed

Origin and Evolution of agreeable

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'agreeable' originated from the Latin word 'agreabilis', which is derived from the verb 'agreer' meaning 'to please'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'agreeable' has evolved to not only mean pleasing or pleasant, but also to indicate a willingness to agree or be in harmony with others.