Explanation at your level:
Agreeable means nice. If a person is agreeable, they are friendly. If a place is agreeable, it is a good place to be. You can say 'He is an agreeable friend.'
When you are agreeable, you are easy to talk to. If you have a plan and your friend says 'Yes, that sounds good,' they are being agreeable. It is a positive word for people and plans.
Use agreeable to describe someone who is pleasant and willing to cooperate. It is more formal than 'nice.' You can also use it for situations, like 'an agreeable climate' for weather that is comfortable and mild.
In professional settings, agreeable describes someone who is easy to work with. It suggests a lack of conflict. You might use it to describe a compromise that is mutually agreeable, meaning both sides are satisfied with the outcome.
The term agreeable carries a nuance of compliance or suitability. It describes something that aligns well with one's requirements or tastes. In literary contexts, it may describe an environment that is aesthetically pleasing, such as 'an agreeable landscape.'
Etymologically, agreeable reflects the concept of 'gratitude' or 'pleasingness.' In advanced discourse, it denotes a state of harmony. It is often used to describe a person's disposition, implying a lack of friction in social interactions. It is a sophisticated alternative to 'pleasant' or 'cooperative.'
Palabra en 30 segundos
- Agreeable means pleasant or friendly.
- It describes people and situations.
- It is a versatile adjective.
- It implies mutual satisfaction.
The word agreeable is a fantastic way to describe someone who is naturally pleasant and easy to deal with. Think of that friend who is always up for a game or never complains about where to eat; that person is definitely agreeable.
Beyond personality, you can use this word to describe situations. If you and your friends reach a plan that everyone likes, you might say the arrangement is agreeable. It implies a sense of harmony and mutual satisfaction.
The word agreeable comes from the Old French word agréable, which dates back to the 14th century. It is rooted in the Latin word ad- (to) and gratum (pleasing), which is also the ancestor of the word grateful.
Over time, the word evolved from simply meaning 'pleasing' to describing a person's temperament. It has remained a staple in the English language because it perfectly captures that middle ground between 'okay' and 'wonderful'.
You will often hear agreeable used in both casual and formal settings. In a business meeting, you might say, 'I find your proposal quite agreeable,' which is a polite way to say you are happy with the plan.
In casual conversation, it is often paired with verbs like 'to be' or 'to seem'. For example: 'She is a very agreeable person.' It is a versatile word that fits almost any social context.
While agreeable doesn't have many idioms, it is closely related to phrases like 'agree to disagree', where people accept their differences. Another is 'in agreement', which means having the same opinion.
You might also hear someone say 'mutually agreeable', which is a formal way of saying that two parties have found a solution that works for both of them.
Agreeable is an adjective, so it usually comes before a noun or after a linking verb. The IPA pronunciation is /əˈɡriːəbl/. The stress is on the second syllable: a-GREE-a-ble.
It rhymes with words like unbelievable or deceivable. Remember, it is not a noun, so you cannot say 'an agreeable'; you must always use it to describe something or someone.
Fun Fact
It shares a root with the word 'grace'.
Pronunciation Guide
Sounds like 'uh-GREE-uh-bull'.
Similar to UK, clear 'a' sounds.
Common Errors
- Misplacing the stress on the first syllable
- Pronouncing the 'e' too clearly
- Swallowing the 'bl' sound
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Easy to use
Easy to say
Easy to hear
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
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Grammar to Know
Adjective Order
An agreeable young man.
Linking Verbs
The situation is agreeable.
Suffixes
Agree + able = agreeable.
Examples by Level
He is an agreeable boy.
He is a nice boy.
Adjective + Noun.
The weather is agreeable.
The weather is nice.
Linking verb.
She is very agreeable.
She is very friendly.
Adjective.
We had an agreeable time.
We had a good time.
Adjective + Noun.
The room is agreeable.
The room is nice.
Adjective.
They are agreeable people.
They are nice people.
Plural noun.
It is an agreeable plan.
It is a good plan.
Adjective + Noun.
I like agreeable friends.
I like nice friends.
Adjective + Noun.
She is an agreeable person to work with.
The temperature in the room was agreeable.
They reached an agreeable solution.
He has an agreeable personality.
The hotel was very agreeable.
We had an agreeable conversation.
She found the job quite agreeable.
The music was soft and agreeable.
He is always so agreeable when we discuss plans.
The terms of the contract were mutually agreeable.
She has an agreeable way of speaking.
The park provides an agreeable setting for a picnic.
They are looking for an agreeable roommate.
It was an agreeable surprise to see him.
The atmosphere at the party was very agreeable.
He made an agreeable impression on the guests.
The manager was agreeable to our request for time off.
She is known for her agreeable nature in high-stress situations.
We found the terms of the settlement to be perfectly agreeable.
The landscape was quite agreeable to the eye.
He proved to be an agreeable companion on the long journey.
The committee reached an agreeable consensus.
Her agreeable demeanor helped calm the situation.
The proposal was found to be agreeable by all stakeholders.
His agreeable compliance made the negotiation process smooth.
The climate here is remarkably agreeable throughout the year.
She possesses an agreeable wit that charms everyone.
The conditions were deemed agreeable for the experiment.
He was quite agreeable to the idea of a merger.
The architecture creates an agreeable sense of harmony.
Her agreeable disposition masks a very sharp mind.
The arrangement was mutually agreeable to both parties.
The agreeable nature of the terrain made for an easy hike.
He found the quiet solitude of the cabin quite agreeable.
The artistic style is highly agreeable to modern sensibilities.
She maintained an agreeable silence during the debate.
The agreement was signed under mutually agreeable terms.
His agreeable manners were a welcome change.
The proposal was met with an agreeable response.
The environment was perfectly agreeable to his creative process.
Sinónimos
Antónimos
Colocaciones comunes
Idioms & Expressions
"agree to disagree"
To accept that you have different opinions.
We couldn't settle the argument, so we agreed to disagree.
neutral"see eye to eye"
To agree fully with someone.
We don't always see eye to eye on politics.
neutral"on the same page"
To have the same understanding of a situation.
Let's make sure we are all on the same page.
neutral"in agreement"
To be in accord with others.
The board is in agreement with the new policy.
formal"strike a deal"
To reach an agreeable compromise.
We managed to strike a deal.
neutral"be of one mind"
To be in total agreement.
We are of one mind regarding the project.
formalEasily Confused
Looks similar.
Agreeing is a verb form; agreeable is an adjective.
I am agreeing with you vs. You are an agreeable person.
Same root.
Agree is the action.
We agree on the plan.
Noun form.
Agreement is the state of being in accord.
We signed an agreement.
Similar meaning.
Agreeable implies a sense of consent.
A pleasant day vs. an agreeable plan.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + is + agreeable
The plan is agreeable.
Subject + is + an + agreeable + noun
She is an agreeable person.
Find + noun + agreeable
I find the weather agreeable.
Be + agreeable + to + verb
They are agreeable to help.
Mutually + agreeable + noun
A mutually agreeable solution.
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How to Use It
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Formality Scale
Errores comunes
Agreeable is an adjective, not an action.
Agreeing is the participle of the verb agree.
Agreed is the past tense of the verb.
It describes both people and things.
Sometimes 'pleasant' is better.
Tips
Memory Palace Trick
Imagine a person who always says 'yes' with a smile.
When Native Speakers Use It
In meetings to sound polite.
Cultural Insight
It is a very British-sounding compliment.
Grammar Shortcut
Always use it to describe a noun.
Say It Right
Focus on the GREE sound.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't use it as a verb.
Did You Know?
It comes from the same root as grace.
Study Smart
Pair it with nouns you use daily.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Agree-able: You are able to agree with them because they are nice.
Visual Association
A person smiling and shaking hands.
Word Web
Desafío
Use the word three times today in conversation.
Origen de la palabra
French
Original meaning: To be pleasing
Contexto cultural
None, it is a very positive, polite word.
Commonly used in business to describe terms or in social settings to describe people.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At work
- mutually agreeable terms
- agreeable to the proposal
- agreeable colleague
Social gathering
- agreeable conversation
- agreeable company
- agreeable host
Travel
- agreeable climate
- agreeable hotel
- agreeable scenery
Negotiation
- agreeable compromise
- agreeable settlement
- agreeable consensus
Conversation Starters
"Who is the most agreeable person you know?"
"What kind of weather do you find most agreeable?"
"Do you find it easy to be agreeable in difficult meetings?"
"What makes a person agreeable to you?"
"Can you describe an agreeable situation you were in recently?"
Journal Prompts
Write about a time you had to be agreeable even when you didn't want to.
Describe an agreeable person you admire.
What makes a workspace agreeable for you?
Reflect on the importance of being agreeable in friendships.
Preguntas frecuentes
8 preguntasNo, agree is a verb, agreeable is an adjective.
Yes, but 'pleasant' is more common.
It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
uh-GREE-uh-bull.
Agreeableness.
Yes, but it is more descriptive.
Yes, it is a common collocation.
Yes, highly positive.
Ponte a prueba
She is a very ___ person.
Agreeable describes a person's nice nature.
Which means the same as agreeable?
Pleasant is a synonym.
Agreeable is a verb.
It is an adjective.
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Matching synonyms and antonyms.
Adjective placement.
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Summary
To be agreeable is to be a pleasant, cooperative person who makes life easier for everyone around them.
- Agreeable means pleasant or friendly.
- It describes people and situations.
- It is a versatile adjective.
- It implies mutual satisfaction.
Memory Palace Trick
Imagine a person who always says 'yes' with a smile.
When Native Speakers Use It
In meetings to sound polite.
Cultural Insight
It is a very British-sounding compliment.
Grammar Shortcut
Always use it to describe a noun.
Ejemplo
We spent a very agreeable evening discussing literature and art.
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