Agreeableness

Agreeableness
Agreeableness A*gree"a*ble*ness, n. 1. The quality of being agreeable or pleasing; that quality which gives satisfaction or moderate pleasure to the mind or senses. [1913 Webster]

That author . . . has an agreeableness that charms us. --Pope. [1913 Webster]

2. The quality of being agreeable or suitable; suitableness or conformity; consistency. [1913 Webster]

The agreeableness of virtuous actions to human nature. --Pearce. [1913 Webster]

3. Resemblance; concordance; harmony; -- with to or between. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

The agreeableness between man and the other parts of the universe. --Grew. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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