agreeably
3
2.3
- adverb
- /əˈɡriːəblɪ/
:
agradablemente
- The dessert was agreeably sweet, leaving everyone at the table smiling.
- nodded agreeably
- said agreeably
- smiled agreeably
Examples
-
The inaugural excitement had died down, and I was agreeably relieved of all sense of personal responsibility.
Academic text (1994) -
The dawn was damp and agreeably cool.
Fiction book (2000) -
But I think you'll be agreeably surprised, Dr. George.
-
I have been enjoying my homecoming, believing you and Allegra to be agreeably settled.
Fiction book (1991) -
I make it the way it's supposed to be—agreeably tart to go with the turkey or ham.
Blog text (28) -
We all enjoyed the picnic in the park, and the weather was agreeably warm.
-
She sang agreeably along with the music, making the moment even more enjoyable.
Synonyms
388
1.0
In a pleasant or attractive way
50
1.0
In a friendly and enjoyable way
34
1.0
In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help
21
1.8
In a very pleasant way that makes you feel happy
11
3.0
In a pleasant way that makes people like you
8
3.2
In a calm, happy way
4
3.7
In a friendly, pleasant way
4
3.5
In a kind and friendly way
3
3.4
In a way that makes someone feel happy
1
3.4
In a way that feels pleasant
1
3.4
In a pleasing way that makes you feel happy about the result
1
1.3
In a pleasant way that gives pleasure
1
4.4
In a friendly, pleasant way that shows warmth and kindness
1
5.7
In a way that feels pleasing and rewarding
1
5.7
In a pleasant and friendly way
1
2.3
Pleasant and mild, like warm sunshine or light wind
In a friendly, lively, and enjoyable way
In a quiet, pleased way that shows you are satisfied
Antonyms
How Pleasant
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word agreeably comes from agree, which originally meant 'to please'. It is related to the old root gratus ('pleasing') that also gave us grace and gratitude, so doing something agreeably means doing it in a 'pleasant' way.