amenable
What does "amenable" mean?
To be amenable means to be open, responsive, or easily persuaded. Imagine a person who is like a flexible branch in the wind—they are not rigid or stubborn, but rather willing to listen to suggestions and go along with a plan if it makes sense. In usage, this word often appears in professional or diplomatic contexts, describing someone who is cooperative or compliant with a request. It is frequently paired with the preposition "to," as in being "amenable to change" or "amenable to a compromise," implying a willingness to adjust one's position for the sake of agreement.
"amenable" in conversation
Negotiating a meeting time
Are you amenable to moving our lunch to Thursday instead?
Are you amenable to moving our lunch to Thursday instead?
That works perfectly for me.
That works perfectly for me.
Used here to politely inquire if someone is flexible enough to accept a change.
Discussing a new policy
The team doesn't seem amenable to the new office hours.
The team doesn't seem amenable to the new office hours.
I agree, they've been quite vocal about their opposition.
I agree, they've been quite vocal about their opposition.
Describes a lack of willingness or receptiveness to a proposed idea.
"amenable" in a sentence
She was amenable to my suggestions.
She was amenable to my suggestions.
The committee is amenable to reviewing the proposal again if we provide more data.
The committee is amenable to reviewing the proposal again if we provide more data.
He remained amenable to reason, even when the situation became incredibly heated.
He remained amenable to reason, even when the situation became incredibly heated.
