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- [uh-gree-uh-buh l]
- /əˈgri ə bəl/
- /əˈɡriː.ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-gree-uh-buh l]
- /əˈgri ə bəl/
Definitions of agreeably word
- adjective agreeably to one's liking; pleasing: agreeable manners; an agreeable sensation. 1
- adjective agreeably willing or ready to agree or consent: Are you agreeable to my plans for Saturday? 1
- adjective agreeably suitable; conformable (usually followed by to): practice agreeable to theory. 1
- noun agreeably In an agreeable manner; in a manner to give pleasure; pleasingly. 1
- adverb agreeably in a pleasant way 1
- adverb agreeably pleasantly 1
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Origin of agreeably
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English agreable < Anglo-French. See agree, -able
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Parts of speech for Agreeably
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
agreeably popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
agreeably usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for agreeably
adv agreeably
- appropriately — suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress.
- cheerfully — full of cheer; in good spirits: a cheerful person.
- favorably — characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
- happily — in a happy manner; with pleasure.
- kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
adverb agreeably
- pleasantly — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- unenjoyable — giving or capable of giving joy or pleasure: a very enjoyable film.
- delightfully — giving great pleasure or delight; highly pleasing: a delightful surprise.
- pleasurable — such as to give pleasure; enjoyable; agreeable; pleasant: a pleasurable experience.
- comfortably — If you do something comfortably, you do it easily.
Antonyms for agreeably
adv agreeably
- unwillingly — not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime.
- dissenting — to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from): Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision.
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
adverb agreeably
- disagreeably — In a disagreeable manner.
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