Synonyms of amenities

amenities

noun

plural of amenity

1

as in courtesies

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• courtesies
• gestures
• manners
• attentions
• formalities
• ceremonies
• rituals
• civilities
• rules
• pleasantries
• etiquettes
• rites
• greetings
• respects
• honors
• proprieties
• forms
• observances
• regards
• addresses
• decorums
• mores
• protocols
• graces
• favors
• devoirs

2

as in luxuries

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• luxuries
• extras
• comforts
• options
• accessories
• indulgences
• frills
• extravagances
• superfluities
• treats
• delicacies
• niceties
• accoutrements
• nonessentials
• dainties
• bells and whistles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• requirements
• necessities
• essentials
• fundamentals
• basics
• musts

3

as in conveniences

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• luxuries
• conveniences
• accommodations
• benefits
• comforts
• niceties
• creature comforts
• services
• mod cons
• bonuses
• joys
• extras
• pleasures
• delights
• help
• solaces
• indulgences
• anodynes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weights
• burdens
• millstones

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of amenities

Passengers will enjoy the amenities and seamless nature of private jet travel at a fraction of the cost. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

Other interior amenities include a 24-seat movie theater, and a primary retreat with dedicated massage and salon rooms, while the grounds boast multiple terraces and a large pool. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026

The development also would include a 17-acre community park with a playground, athletic fields and other amenities, as well as retail space. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Those amenities include a pool, fitness center and pickleball courts. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

There’s plenty of decadence to go around, not only in the amenities and treatments but culinarily speaking—a surprise seven-course chef’s table dinner at Rumari Counter is good for the soul—and the combination is divine. — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

HOAs charge dues – a median of $230 monthly in Florida, with some homeowners paying over $500 monthly – typically tied to extra amenities. — Stephanie A. Dhuman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

From 2021 through 2027, approximately $35 million in investment is planned across the community, encompassing the Club, golf course, infrastructure, amenities and other improvements. — Trident Ventures Content Studio, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

And as long as building owners gussy up their lobbies or add some amenities that make sense for the space, like a rooftop terrace, there’s usually a tenant for them. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 18 Sep. 2026