agreeable

adjective

ə-ˈgrē-ə-bəl How to pronounce agreeable (audio)
Definition of agreeablenext
1
as in fine
being to one's liking is the zoo an agreeable alternative for everyone, since the aquarium is closed?

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2
as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses put on some agreeable music for dinner

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3
as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations an agreeable art teacher who lets me do pretty much whatever I want

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4
as in compatible
having or marked by agreement in feeling or action the belief that these new security measures are not agreeable with our core concepts of personal freedom

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Recent Examples of agreeable Eventually, though, being endlessly agreeable becomes its own kind of performance. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026 The barn jacket also layers well, thanks to its not-too-boxy silhouette, 100 percent cotton material, and agreeable neutral colors. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 Mercury in your sign opposes Saturn in your partnership zone, highlighting the distance between being agreeable and being authentic. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 In a matter of days, Ed Sheeran has gone from the most agreeable, defiantly middle-of-the-road singer-songwriter on the pop charts to music’s newest villain. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for agreeable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreeable
  1. fine
  2. pleasant
  3. gracious
  4. compatible
  5. OK
  6. enjoyable
  7. nice
  8. unanimous
Adjective
  • But this commitment to the best, and the possibility for newness on menus, presents an arguably more interesting fine dining experience.
    — Nathan Tavares, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The machinery is absolutely amazing, with this very fine needle and very fine thread.
    — Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of fine
Adjective
  • Afternoons should be mild and mostly sunny, with lower humidity making outdoor plans more pleasant.
    — Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 2 Nov. 2026
  • As Los Angeles became more crowded and less pleasant a place to live, the high-handedness of Southern California developers and officialdom occasionally got those hands slapped.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • In This Article There are occasions that call for heirloom china and sparkling crystal, but a truly gracious host knows that the most enjoyable gatherings aren’t necessarily the ones with the finest things, but rather, a relaxed environment.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Elegant and gracious Parisians turned Florentines, the Marcianos were my generous hosts for a long weekend in the Tuscan capital.
    — Matt Ortile, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of gracious
Adjective
  • The suite is designed to run efficiently across a range of compatible hardware.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Oct. 2026
  • As a fun bonus, the lids are also compatible with dry-erase markers for easy labeling and date-keeping in the fridge.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of compatible
Adjective
  • And while the ports looked okay, only the exhaust side passed a vacuum test.
    — Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 31 Oct. 2026
  • CoreWeave, Nebius, and anyone that has backing or backstops from one of the major labs, hyperscalers, Nvidia, or Broadcom is going to be okay.
    — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of OK
Adjective
  • In This Article There are occasions that call for heirloom china and sparkling crystal, but a truly gracious host knows that the most enjoyable gatherings aren’t necessarily the ones with the finest things, but rather, a relaxed environment.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Season four is the most enjoyable The Gilded Age has ever been, but wringing every ounce of pleasure out of the experience requires a willingness to approach this show with the right mind-set.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of enjoyable
Adjective
  • What to do nearby Upon arrival, one of the very helpful receptionists will mark up a map with nearby sites, beaches, and restaurants worth visiting in the area and explain the best way to walk or bike there—a nice personal touch.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • This puts a nice button on Gabe preferring to get Star Baker over a handshake.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of nice
Adjective
  • Those running for the board have diverse backgrounds and varying ideas, but also near-unanimous agreement that district leaders need to do more to meet the basic needs of students struggling to pursue their higher education goals.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The Gary Common Council passed the airport, salaries and general budgets in unanimous 8-0 votes Tuesday night.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of unanimous

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