Agreeably/əˈɡriːəbli/ Definition 1 of 2Pro 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.