as in nicely
in a pleasing way
an agreeably warm day, just right for a picnic
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Recent Examples of agreeably
Jothan seemed agreeably nerdy—less astro-jazzman than small-town postal clerk—but his attempt at reassurance backfired.
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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
Hitchcock & Herrmann — the alliteration rolls off the tongue almost as agreeably as the collaboration between Alfred Hitchcock and Bernard Herrmann came to fruition in the 1950s and ’60s.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Dec. 2025
The boy presenter nods agreeably.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
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
Hitchcock & Herrmann — the alliteration rolls off the tongue almost as agreeably as the collaboration between Alfred Hitchcock and Bernard Herrmann came to fruition in the 1950s and ’60s.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Dec. 2025
The boy presenter nods agreeably.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreeably
Adverb
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Brunch is especially worth planning for, and the cocktail selection complements the menu nicely.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The exterior has a delicate, crisp shell that contrasts nicely with the gorgeously fluffy, gooey interior.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Every room is understated and done in grays, white marbles, and earth tones—plus splashes of blue representing Lake Michigan—and comes with one of four types of soaking tubs, all deliciously inviting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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As a rule, examining Polish posters of this ilk, and trying to guess which films are being publicized, is a deliciously difficult sport.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Currently in his 38th professional season with his hometown Kladno Knights in the Czech league, the former NHL great strongly suggested that fans might not see him on the ice anymore.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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As a result, Sage & Salt treats its bottles as a way to shift your mood and intention, not merely to smell great all day long.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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For a delightfully wacky and wild pick, try Luca Guadagnino’s Suspiria, a loose remake of Dario Argento’s 1977 Italian horror film of the same name.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Of course, there are classic cocktails, and draft and bottled beers, along with upscale non-alcoholic cocktails and delightfully tart lemonade drinks.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Kelly might well have wondered when Pinheiro was sent to the screen by video assistant referee Tomasz Kwiatkowski whether his second booking was about to be overturned.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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And just like in the episode, the couple's fight didn't just take place solely in the park but on the street outside their apartment as well.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Rachel Sennott enjoyably cameos as a version of herself who’s a Charli frenemy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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To that end, here’s a selection of the best (and most enjoyably bad) literary film and TV coming to streaming services this month.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Farina is a finely ground wheat product made from the endosperm of the wheat kernel, which is primarily composed of starch.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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The crunch of the pecans and the bacon are the sound of the perfect dish, but the broccoli will also contribute to this delight—fresh and finely chopped, this vegetable brings a light flavor and a beautiful texture to the dish.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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About 50 miles outside of Manhattan and abutting the pleasantly low-key Rockrimmon Country Club, the epic 270-acre Stamford spread spans 18 tax parcels that straddle the border between New York and Connecticut with about 95 acres in the Constitution State and 173 acres in the Empire State.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
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And following reports last week showing inflation and unemployment declining again, these borrowers may be pleasantly surprised at how low their current mortgage interest rate offers are now.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Agreeably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreeably. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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