An adjective describing a person that is helpful (willing) and responds with a friendly and good-natured manner.
Derived from, and fully incorporating the combined meaning of, two adjectives:
Amenable
1. Responsive to advice, authority, or suggestion; willing. 2. Responsible to higher authority; accountable: amenable to the law.
Amiable
1. Friendly and agreeable in disposition; good-natured and likable. 2. Cordial; sociable; congenial: Also see amicable.
Derived from, and fully incorporating the combined meaning of, two adjectives:
Amenable
1. Responsive to advice, authority, or suggestion; willing. 2. Responsible to higher authority; accountable: amenable to the law.
Amiable
1. Friendly and agreeable in disposition; good-natured and likable. 2. Cordial; sociable; congenial: Also see amicable.
The shop assistant went out of their way to find me the same dress in my size at another store, and was very friendly about it too, even though it made her late for her tea-break. It was a pleasure to be served by such an ameniable person.
by Lubob of London November 18, 2010