agreeably

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English

Etymology

From Middle English agreablely, agreably; equivalent to agreeable +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /əˈɡɹiːəbli/
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Adverb

agreeably (comparative more agreeably, superlative most agreeably)

  1. In an agreeable or pleasing manner
    Synonym: pleasingly
  2. In accordance.
    Synonyms: suitably, consistently, conformably
    • 1846 October 1 – 1848 April 1, Charles Dickens, Dombey and Son, London: Bradbury and Evans, , published 1848, →OCLC:
      Walter was not a little surprised when he came back in the course of the forenoon, agreeably to his promise, to find Mr Brogley sitting in the back parlour with his hands in his pockets, and his hat hanging up behind the door.
  3. (obsolete) Alike; similarly.

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