Amenable

/əˈmiː.nə.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.

The committee was amenable to changing the meeting date to accommodate more members.

Willful; liable to be brought to account; answerable.

She is amenable to the laws of her country and readily complies with regulations.

Capable of being acted upon in a particular way; susceptible.

The patient was amenable to treatment and followed all medical advice diligently.

Early 17th century: from French 'aménable', from 'amener' meaning 'bring to' (from Latin 'ad-' + 'minare').

amenable to

Open to being influenced or persuaded.

amenable disposition

A tendency to be willing to act or agree.

amend

To make changes or improvements to something.

amenity

A desirable or useful feature or facility.

Chill with flexibility.

He's pretty amenable, you can change the plans at any time.

Go with the flow.

If you suggest a place to eat, I'm amenable to whatever.