AMENITY Synonyms: 139 Similar and Opposite Words

amenity

noun

ə-ˈme-nə-tē

Definition of amenity

as in gesture

an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners an unhappy, bickering couple who, at least in public, observe all the amenities of polite behavior

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as in luxury

something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary we don't need an expensive hotel with all the amenities—just a place to sleep

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as in convenience

something that adds to one's ease of living that campground has so many of the amenities of home that it is best left to those who only like to pretend they are camping

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as in sweetness

the state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others at the nursing home Mr. Crawford's natural amenity charms the ladies and puts the men at ease

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Recent Examples of amenity Phase one will cover improvements to common areas as well as unit amenities, according to the bond documents. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026 Among the amenities added to the estate is an indoor swimming pool. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026 Other amenities include four boat lifts, a heated pool, a hot tub, two outdoor kitchens, a custom fire pit and a balcony. — Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 The plan included bike trails for all skill levels, a nature walk and a community orchard, among other amenities. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amenity

Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenity

Noun

The moment taps a broader wartime tradition in Ukraine, where heroic dogs, cats and rescuers become national emblems — and American gestures of solidarity carry growing political weight.

— Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
In a gesture of peace, al Sharaa enshrined key rights for Kurds via presidential decree, such as protection of the Kurdish language and recognition of Kurdish holidays.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of gesture

Noun

Enquiries for luxury Singapore properties from Chinese buyers also increased 35% in the first half from a year earlier, according to Juwai IQI.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
The Tates built an online empire by selling an image of extraordinary personal wealth through displays of sports cars, stacks of cash and luxury watches.

— Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of luxury

Noun

Please use your platform to advise her to drop this user and move on to a guy who respects and values her as a person, not just a convenience.

— Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
For Juliet, hiring a guide is a travel philosophy, not just a convenience.

— Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of convenience

Noun

To add a little sour to the sweetness, however, why not add accessories that have some edge?

— Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026
The soup itself has an almost lemon curd-like acidity and sweetness, and it’s laced with flecks of fresh corn and tiny diced pieces of zucchini.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of sweetness

Noun

Arsenal won 1-0 at Manchester United courtesy of a set piece, and Liverpool looked far too open in a 4-2 win over Bournemouth, for whom Antoine Semenyo starred.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Jumping on Reds starter Chase Burns, the Giants scored two runs in the first and three more in the second, courtesy of a three-run bomb from Rafael Devers to the deepest part of Oracle Park, in a 5-0 win to open a seven-game homestand.

— Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of courtesy

Noun

All accommodations come without telephones or TVs – and cell service is blissfully patchy, with signals interrupted by Mount Babel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Instead, children in need of accommodations are stigmatized and barred from the longstanding Outdoor Lab tradition, with the district choosing to sue the federal government rather than solve the problem.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

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