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- [uh-men-i-tee, uh-mee-ni-]
- /əˈmɛn ɪ ti, əˈmi nɪ-/
- /əˈmiː.nɪ.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-men-i-tee, uh-mee-ni-]
- /əˈmɛn ɪ ti, əˈmi nɪ-/
Definitions of amenities word
- noun plural amenities useful or pleasant facilities or services 3
- noun amenities Amenities are things such as stores or sports facilities that are provided for people's convenience, enjoyment, or comfort. 3
- noun plural amenities an agreeable way or manner; courtesy; civility: the graceful amenities of society. 1
- noun plural amenities any feature that provides comfort, convenience, or pleasure: The house has a swimming pool, two fireplaces, and other amenities. 1
- noun plural amenities the quality of being pleasing or agreeable in situation, prospect, disposition, etc.; pleasantness: the amenity of the Caribbean climate. 1
- noun plural amenities amenities, lavatory; bathroom: used as a euphemism. 1
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Origin of amenities
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English amenite < Anglo-French < Latin amoenitās, equivalent to amoen(us) pleasing + -itās -ity
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Parts of speech for Amenities
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
amenities popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
amenities usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for amenities
noun amenities
- conveniences — the quality of being convenient; suitability.
- niceties — a delicate or fine point; punctilio: niceties of protocol.
- luxuries — a material object, service, etc., conducive to sumptuous living, usually a delicacy, elegance, or refinement of living rather than a necessity: Gold cufflinks were a luxury not allowed for in his budget.
- facilities — Often, facilities. something designed, built, installed, etc., to serve a specific function affording a convenience or service: transportation facilities; educational facilities; a new research facility. something that permits the easier performance of an action, course of conduct, etc.: to provide someone with every facility for accomplishing a task; to lack facilities for handling bulk mail.
- services — a service tree, especially Sorbus domestica.
Antonyms for amenities
noun amenities
- abominations — Plural form of abomination.
noun plural amenities
- disamenities — Plural form of disamenity.
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