Readily brought into compliance or submission; responsive to advice or influence.
Lisa was always amenable to trying new foods with her friends. Even when they suggested something different, she would smile and say yes without complaining. Her friends liked inviting her along because she was so agreeable and never argued when someone wanted to go to a new place.
I was worried my dad would reject my idea for a later curfew. But after I explained my responsible plan, he was surprisingly amenable to it. His willingness to listen and agree made me feel trusted, and I was so happy he said yes.
Sarah's parents were surprisingly amenable to her request for a later curfew. After she explained her reasons calmly and promised to text them updates, they nodded and agreed without argument. She had expected a fight, but they actually listened and said yes right away.
After years of fighting over what to watch on family movie night, Larry was finally amenable to everyone’s wishes. He even agreed to watch “Unicorns vs. Alien Sausages” without complaining. His family stared at him, wondering if he’d been replaced by a friendly robot.
We found Bigfoot, but he was very shy. After we offered him a large pizza and a foot massage, he became quite amenable to our request for a selfie. He even tried to do a duck face, which was both horrifying and hilarious.
The manager was pleased to find that his team was amenable to the new scheduling changes. They were open to trying out the new system and showed a positive attitude towards adapting to the changes.
"Jack was an amenable neighbor, always willing to help out with borrowing tools or lending a hand. He would agree to most requests made of him without hesitation."
The decrepit house seemed amenable to the darkness that engulfed it, the shadows clinging to its peeling walls like a malevolent presence. Inside, the air was heavy with the stench of decay, the floors creaking underfoot as if protesting the weight of unseen horrors. It was as if the very walls themselves were whispering secrets, the faint sound of scratching coming from the attic causing a shiver to run down the spine of anyone who dared to enter. The house seemed to be alive, its very essence amenable to the evil that lurked within its walls.
Amidst the dilapidated asylum's echoing halls, a deafening silence hung heavy. The patients, trapped within their tormented minds, were remarkably amenable to their cruel warden's commands. Their blank stares and broken spirits were a testament to his malevolent reign, where resistance was futile and obedience was their only solace.
In the enchanted forest, the creatures were surprisingly amenable to the arrival of the young princess. They bowed and welcomed her with open arms, eager to heed her call for help in defeating the evil sorcerer who had taken over their land. The princess, in turn, was grateful for their support and promised to do everything in her power to restore peace and harmony to the forest. With their amenable attitudes and unwavering loyalty, the creatures and the princess formed an unstoppable alliance, ready to face whatever challenges came their way.
After a long discussion, Maria became amenable to the changes her team suggested. She understood their reasons and realized that being open to new ideas could help everyone succeed. Her willingness to listen and accept what was needed made the group stronger and more united.
I was hesitant to ask my landlord about painting the apartment, expecting a definite refusal. To my genuine surprise and relief, he was completely amenable to the request, only asking that I return the walls to their original color before moving out.
When Sarah first proposed changing the meeting time, I worried Mark would resist like he usually did. But he surprised me by being completely amenable to moving it earlier, even offering to bring coffee for everyone. His willingness made coordinating the schedule easy, and I realized he'd become more flexible since returning from vacation.
Despite always saying he was “not amenable to new ideas,” Uncle Larry once agreed to wear a tutu to the grocery store simply because his niece asked him. His surprising willingness to accept her outrageous request left everyone at the checkout line both stunned and applauding.
My toddler, a tiny despot, conducted fierce negotiations this morning. He was not amenable to the concept of pants, but after a tense standoff, he surprisingly accepted my compromise: a superhero cape and exactly one sparkly rain boot. His terms were, as always, non-negotiable.
Despite her reservations about changing departments, Sharon was amenable to the proposal when her supervisor outlined potential benefits. Her openness to new ideas and her willingness to accept the change demonstrated a pragmatic attitude, making the transition much smoother for everyone involved.
After weeks of intractable debate, the director finally seemed amenable to our proposal. He began to concede several key points we had proffered, and a palpable sense of relief permeated the room as the long impasse finally broke.
When the committee proposed moving the annual conference to October, Sarah proved far more amenable to the change than her colleagues expected. While others protested vehemently about disrupting their schedules, she immediately recognized the logistical advantages and voiced her support. Her willingness to accommodate the new timeline helped assuage tensions and ultimately persuaded three dissenting members to reconsider their obstinate positions.
Despite her notorious stubbornness during Monopoly night, Aunt Gertrude was surprisingly amenable to relinquishing Park Place in exchange for a dubious slice of three-day-old rhubarb pie, her willingness to accept this questionable barter leaving the family both dumbfounded and mildly concerned for her culinary judgment.
My pug, a corpulent gourmand whose churlish snorts carry an air of regal command, demanded a velvet chaise. I was surprisingly amenable to his proposal, even the codicil requesting a surreptitious supply of artisanal prosciutto. He is a persuasive, wheezing tyrant.
Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.