a|gree´a|bly

a|gree´a|bly
a|gree|a|ble «uh GREE uh buhl», adjective.
1. giving pleasure; pleasant; pleasing: »

The boy had a charming and agreeable manner.

SYNONYM(S): See syn. under pleasant. (Cf.pleasant)
2. ready to agree; willing: »

agreeable to a suggestion. If Mother is agreeable, we can go to the show this afternoon.

SYNONYM(S): conformable.
3. in agreement; suitable (to): »

music agreeable to the occasion.

a|gree´a|ble|ness, noun.
a|gree´a|bly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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