amenities

/əˈmɛn.ə.tiːz/

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Meaning · English

The quality of being pleasant or agreeable, whether in respect to situation, climate, manners, disposition etc.

Noun

Examples

"I trust that you are as comfortable as circumstances permit," said Holmes, when the final arrangements were made. "Should I be guilty of a liberty if I lit a cigar and placed it between your lips?" But all amenities were wasted upon the angry German.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “amenities” mean?

The quality of being pleasant or agreeable, whether in respect to situation, climate, manners, disposition etc.

Is “amenities” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.