noun
1.
the quality of being pleasant or agreeable
a discussion conducted in perfect amenity
the amenity of the climate
Synonyms: agreeability, agreeableness, amiability, cordiality, enjoyableness, geniality, gratefulness, pleasance, pleasantness, sweetness and light
Related Word: attractiveness, charm, delightfulness; fascination, pleasingness
Contrasted words: disagreeableness, distastefulness, unattractiveness, unpleasantness
2.
a feature that makes for pleasantness or ease
among the amenities of the house is central air-conditioning
Synonyms: comfort, convenience, facility
Related Word: 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 Word: civility, courteousness, politeness; affability, cordiality, geniality, graciousness, sociability
Contrasted words: discourtesy, impoliteness, incivility; affront, indignity, insult; acrimony
Antonyms: rudeness