agreeably

adverb

Definition of agreeablynext
as in nicely
in a pleasing way an agreeably warm day, just right for a picnic

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of agreeably Settling the score, meanwhile, is Randy Newman, whose fourth Pixar collaboration ambles along agreeably, accompanied by drivin’ tunes performed by Rascal Flatts, Sheryl Crow and Brad Paisley that are perfect for coasting along those alternate routes. — Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026 To that end, the writer-director, Chandler Levack, establishes an agreeably slapdash attitude of hedonistic adventure, one that’s often intentionally borderline cringe. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026 Jothan seemed agreeably nerdy—less astro-jazzman than small-town postal clerk—but his attempt at reassurance backfired. — Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026 But despite Harrelson and Marsden’s agreeably give-’em-hell performances, Shock and Awe suffers in comparison not just to All the President’s Men but to 2017’s The Post. — Will Leitch, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2025 The boy presenter nods agreeably. — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreeably
  1. nicely
  2. deliciously
  3. great
  4. delightfully
  5. well
  6. enjoyably
  7. finely
  8. pleasantly
Adverb
  • Patrick Mahomes’ goal to be ready for Week 1 is trending quite nicely, as the three-time Super Bowl champion was cleared to participate in training camp without any limitations.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Veal and beef meatballs pair nicely with a smoky pomodoro sauce and mini rigatoni.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of nicely
Adverb
  • When worn with a chic cut-out dress or linen maxi, dad sneakers become deliciously subversive.
    — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 July 2026
  • At 43, Laferte’s vocal cords have reached a decadent peak — angry and ragged, deliciously wounded.
    — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of deliciously
Adverb
  • Otherwise, little of note links the great-fielding, average-hitting Bader to the formerly average-fielding, exceptional-hitting Kent.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • Because the phone had no active primary line, calls had to be placed through WhatsApp, but texting worked great and the cellular data actually felt faster than my standard home carrier.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of great
Adverb
  • The director got delightfully weird and downright hilarious in his first Marvel outing—but where was that magic the second time around?
    — EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Their noses and the inside of their ears and their long tongue muscles were delightfully pink, the color of a crayon.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of delightfully
Adverb
  • The yellow metal has endured a tough six months, sitting well below its all-time high achieved earlier this year after a blistering rally that extended through and beyond 2025.
    — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Skall Studio is a mainstay on the Copenhagen Fashion Week schedule, best known for its billowing cotton prairie dresses, chic linen suits, and cozy woolen sweaters.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of well
Adverb
  • Lowe used to be a member of a much larger and more popular right-wing populist party, Nigel Farage’s Reform, but he was forced out in an enjoyably catty and melodramatic schism after calling for mass deportations.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026
  • Align your recurring activities with genuine interests to increase the likelihood of hours accumulating more naturally and enjoyably.
    — Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of enjoyably
Adverb
  • The researchers can finely adjust the final temperature by balancing the two effects.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
  • Parmesan, finely grated (about ½ cup), tossing constantly until melted into sauce and adding more pasta cooking liquid a couple of tablespoonfuls at a time to loosen sauce if needed.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026
Definition of finely
Adverb
  • The gandules hold their shape, with a bite that’s a bit firmer than a black bean, and a pleasantly farinaceous center.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • My son and father-in-law even took a reluctant bite and both were pleasantly surprised.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 29 July 2026
Definition of pleasantly

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