a·men·i·ty ( ə-m ĕn ĭ-t ē, ə-m ēn ĭ-)
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n. pl. a·men·i·ties 1. The quality of being pleasant or attractive; agreeableness: "Everything in her surroundings ministered to feelings of ease and amenity" (Edith Wharton). 2. Something that contributes to physical or material comfort: amenities offered by the hotel. 3. A feature that increases attractiveness or value, especially of a piece of real estate or a geographic location. 4. amenities Social courtesies.
[Middle English amenite, from Old French, from Latin amoenitās, from amoenus, pleasant.]
Synonyms: amenity, comfort, convenience These nouns denote something that increases physical ease or facilitates work: an apartment with amenities like air conditioning; a suite with all the comforts of home; a kitchen with every convenience. |