agreeable
|a-gree-a-ble|
B2
/əˈɡriːəbl/
pleasant or willing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agreeable' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'agreable,' which came from Old French 'agreer,' meaning 'to please.'
Historical Evolution
'agreable' transformed into the modern English word 'agreeable' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to please or be pleasing,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
pleasing to the mind or senses; pleasant.
The weather today is quite agreeable.
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Adjective 2
willing to agree or consent.
She was agreeable to the proposed changes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39