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being the one who must meet an obligation or suffer the consequences for failing to do so even our nation's highest leaders must remain amenable to the law

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How is the word amenable different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of amenable are docile, obedient, and tractable. While all these words mean "submissive to the will of another," amenable suggests a willingness to yield or cooperate because of a desire to be agreeable or because of a natural open-mindedness.

amenable to new ideas

When is it sensible to use docile instead of amenable?

The words docile and amenable are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, docile implies a predisposition to submit readily to control or guidance.

a docile child

When might obedient be a better fit than amenable?

While in some cases nearly identical to amenable, obedient implies compliance with the demands or requests of one in authority.

obedient to the government

When could tractable be used to replace amenable?

While the synonyms tractable and amenable are close in meaning, tractable suggests having a character that permits easy handling or managing.

tractable animals

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of amenable For maximum flexibility, consider hosting your event in November, May, or June, when the island is a bit less bustling and villa owners are more amenable to shorter stays. Kristen Korey Pike, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025 Red clover stands taller, is less amenable to mowing, and can be short-lived. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025 It’s planted and level on twisting country roads and amenable to crowded parking lots. Mark Phelan, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025 Kevin Warsh, Kevin Hassett, and Christopher Waller are emerging as top contenders; all are seen as more amenable to interest rate cuts. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for amenable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenable
Adjective
  • That coverage was at odds with fostering civil dialogue and being willing to listen to the points of view of those who have differing opinions.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Instead of donating the items to thrift stores, consider checking with local parenting groups or shelters to find a family willing to accept more recent models that haven’t been recalled.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The pawrent, who uses the social media tag @dollythesassysausage, shared the unconventional tactic of tying the lead of their sausage dog, Dolly, to their sibling's dog—an obedient cocker spaniel called Cooper.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The Golem was a powerful, obedient protector, performing tasks and defending the ghetto.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Fight back against the bulls--- framing that tries to make Dems responsible for everything.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Violence is violence, and there is one person responsible for what happened, and that person is now in custody and will be charged soon and will be held accountable.
    Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • After the plane touched down, a motorcade stood ready to escort Kirk's casket to Hansen Mortuary Chapel near Seventh Street and Northern Avenue.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Each was eager to receive as much drugs as Colombia would send, ready and willing to risk their freedom for a hefty payday.
    Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The claim names Milwaukee County, the county's Circuit Court, and the Sheriff's Office as being liable for injuries and damages.
    Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • However, the jury found Google liable for two of three privacy violation claims.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • In a nutshell, people are easily irritated and inclined to get caught up in nasty power struggles because they’re entrenched in their own views.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
  • An inclined swivel mechanism creates a snug fit behind the ear, which helps preserve the low-frequency response and enhances acoustic performance.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Lee agreed Canto-Osorio did fumble, but was glad to catch a break.
    Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Most pay equity advocates are glad men's earnings have increased, said Katherine Gallagher Robbins, senior research fellow for the National Partnership for Women & Families.
    Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Amenable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenable. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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