Definitions for amenity

amenity a·men·i·ty

Spelling: [uh-men-i-tee, uh-mee-ni-]
IPA: /əˈmɛn ɪ ti, əˈmi nɪ-/

Amenity is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 204 anagrams from letters in amenity (aeimnty).

Definitions for amenity

noun

  1. an agreeable way or manner; courtesy; civility:
  2. any feature that provides comfort, convenience, or pleasure:
  3. the quality of being pleasing or agreeable in situation, prospect, disposition, etc.; pleasantness:
  4. amenities, lavatory; bathroom: used as a euphemism.

Origin of amenity

1400-50; late Middle English amenite Anglo-French Latin amoenitās, equivalent to amoen(us) pleasing + -itās -ity

Examples for amenity

She greeted Lothair with calmness but amenity, and took his offered arm.

It was commercial amenity, but I had been a stranger to amenity in that connection.

Louie discouraged the second amenity, which was a shy motion as if to embrace her.

The form of amenity expected from her, in relation to her brother, was not exhibited.

Every one has some amenity—some sweeter, gentler spot in the character.

It was about the only amenity that survived between father and son.

Perhaps Bear Cat was too excited to recognize that proffer of amenity.

Mr. Burnet describes him as remarkable for amenity as for probity and learning.

Meanwhile, he enjoyed 202 High as the quintessence of youth's amenity.

They want, not art, but amenity; whether they get it is another matter.

Word Value for amenity
Scrable

12

Words with friends

13

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