n. Function: noun
1 the quality of being pleasant or agreeable FF1C; a discussion conducted in perfect amenity FF1E; FF1C; the amenity of the climate FF1E;
Synonyms: agreeability, agreeableness, amiability, cordiality, enjoyableness, geniality, gratefulness, pleasance, pleasantness, sweetness and light
Related Words: attractiveness, charm, delightfulness; fascination, pleasingness
Contrasted Words: disagreeableness, distastefulness, unattractiveness, unpleasantness
2 a feature that makes for pleasantness or ease FF1C; among the amenities of the house is central air-conditioning FF1E;
Synonyms: comfort, convenience, facility
Related Words: betterment, enhancement, enrichment, improvement; excellence, merit, quality, virtue
Contrasted Words: difficulty, hardship, trial, vicissitude
3
plural
amenities
Synonyms: MANNER 5, civilities, decorum(s), etiquette, mores, proprieties
4
Synonyms: LUXURY , extravagance, frill, luxus, superfluity
5
Synonyms: COURTESY 1, attention, gallantry
Related Words: civility, courteousness, politeness; affability, cordiality, geniality, graciousness, sociability
Contrasted Words: discourtesy, impoliteness, incivility; affront, indignity, insult; acrimony
Antonyms: rudeness