agreeableness
|a-gree-a-ble-ness|
B2
/əˈɡriːəblnəs/
(agreeable)
pleasant or willing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agreeableness' originates from the Middle English word 'agreable', which came from the Old French 'agreer', meaning 'to please'.
Historical Evolution
'agreable' transformed into the modern English word 'agreeable', and eventually 'agreeableness' was formed to denote the quality of being agreeable.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to please or be pleasing', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being pleasant and easy to get along with'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being pleasant and easy to get along with.
Her agreeableness made her a favorite among her peers.
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Last updated: 2025/02/04 09:36