Agreeably
adverb
In a pleasing manner.
The event went agreeably smoothly.
Often appears as...
- agreeably surprised
- agreeably pleased
adverb
In a manner showing willingness or readiness to agree or consent.
She nodded agreeably, willing to go along with his plan.
Often appears as...
- nodding agreeably
- agreeably agreed
adverb
In a pleasing manner.
The event went agreeably smoothly.
Often appears as...
- agreeably surprised
- agreeably pleased
adverb
In a manner showing willingness or readiness to agree or consent.
She nodded agreeably, willing to go along with his plan.
Often appears as...
- nodding agreeably
- agreeably agreed
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Pro Tip 1/3Nuance of Satisfaction
Use 'agreeably' to express that something exceeded expectations in a good way.
The performance ended agreeably better than we anticipated.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Approval
Implies a gentle form of approval without overwhelming excitement.
Her painting was agreeably received by the critics.
Pro Tip 3/3Mild Surprise
Suggests a pleasant surprise, not to the point of being astonished.
Agreeably startled, she found her lost ring in the garden.
Pro Tip 1/3Nuance of Satisfaction
Use 'agreeably' to express that something exceeded expectations in a good way.
The performance ended agreeably better than we anticipated.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Approval
Implies a gentle form of approval without overwhelming excitement.
Her painting was agreeably received by the critics.
Pro Tip 3/3Mild Surprise
Suggests a pleasant surprise, not to the point of being astonished.
Agreeably startled, she found her lost ring in the garden.
Pro Tip 1/3Nuance of Satisfaction
Use 'agreeably' to express that something exceeded expectations in a good way.
The performance ended agreeably better than we anticipated.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Approval
Implies a gentle form of approval without overwhelming excitement.
Her painting was agreeably received by the critics.
Pro Tip 3/3Mild Surprise
Suggests a pleasant surprise, not to the point of being astonished.
Agreeably startled, she found her lost ring in the garden.
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Michael Pollan
American Educator
As I grew steadily more comfortable in the kitchen, I found that, much like gardening, most cooking manages to be agreeably absorbing without being too demanding intellectually. It leaves plenty of mental space for daydreaming and reflection.
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William John Wills
English Scientist
I have been agreeably disappointed in my idea of the camels. They are far from unpleasant to ride; in fact, it is much less fatiguing than riding on horseback, and even with the little practice I have yet had, I find it shakes me less.
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Claude M. Bristol
American Writer
Always try to do something for the other fellow and you will be agreeably surprised how things come your way - how many pleasing things are done for you.
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Francis Bacon
English Philosopher
Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words, or in good order.
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Roger Scruton
English Philosopher
I've never been an optimist, but that's fine because pessimists have the possibility of being agreeably surprised.
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Michael Pollan
American Educator
As I grew steadily more comfortable in the kitchen, I found that, much like gardening, most cooking manages to be agreeably absorbing without being too demanding intellectually. It leaves plenty of mental space for daydreaming and reflection.
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William John Wills
English Scientist
I have been agreeably disappointed in my idea of the camels. They are far from unpleasant to ride; in fact, it is much less fatiguing than riding on horseback, and even with the little practice I have yet had, I find it shakes me less.
Quote examples
Claude M. Bristol
American Writer
Always try to do something for the other fellow and you will be agreeably surprised how things come your way - how many pleasing things are done for you.
Quote examples
Francis Bacon
English Philosopher
Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words, or in good order.
Quote examples
Roger Scruton
English Philosopher
I've never been an optimist, but that's fine because pessimists have the possibility of being agreeably surprised.
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