Definition of agreeable

The word "agreeable" has its roots in Latin. It comes from the word "agreare," which means "to please" or "to favor." This Latin word is a combination of "ager," meaning "to please," and the suffix "-eable," which is a formative making a verb capable of being done. In Middle English, the word "agreeable" emerged, initially meaning "pleasant" or "pleasing." Over time, its definition expanded to include the sense of "acceptable" or "likable." By the 16th century, "agreeable" was being used to describe something or someone that is pleasant, agreeable, and agreeable to do or be with. Today, the word is used to describe a quality of being pleasant, enjoyable, or satisfactory.