agreeable

UK: əˈɡriːəbl̩ | US: əˈɡriəbəl

Definition

  1. adj. pleasant or enjoyable

  2. adj. willing to agree or accept something

  3. adj. (archaic) consistent or harmonious

Structure
agree <to consent, from Old French *agreer*>able <capable of, from Latin *-abilis*>
Etymology

The word "agreeable" originates from the Old French verb agreer (to please, consent), itself derived from the Latin ad- (to) + gratus (pleasing). The suffix -able (from Latin -abilis) denotes capability or tendency. Over time, "agreeable" evolved to describe things or people that are pleasant or willing to conform, reflecting its roots in harmony and consent.

Examples

  1. The weather was agreeable for a picnic.

  2. She found his proposal quite agreeable.

  3. He was always agreeable to compromise.

  4. The colors in the painting were agreeable to the eye.

  5. An agreeable aroma filled the kitchen.