[uh-men-i-tee, uh-mee-ni-] 
| 1. | an agreeable way or manner; courtesy; civility: the graceful amenities of society. |
| 2. | any feature that provides comfort, convenience, or pleasure: The house has a swimming pool, two fireplaces, and other amenities. |
| 3. | the quality of being pleasing or agreeable in situation, prospect, disposition, etc.; pleasantness: the amenity of the Caribbean climate. |
| 4. | amenities, lavatory; bathroom: used as a euphemism. |
| a·men·i·ty (ə-měn'ĭ-tē, ə-mē'nĭ-) n. pl. a·men·i·ties
[Middle English amenite, from Old French, from Latin amoenitās, from amoenus, pleasant.] Synonyms: 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; a school with excellent facilities. |
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