Synonyms of amenity

amenity

noun

ə-ˈme-nə-tē 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gesture
• courtesy
• attention
• ritual
• politeness
• etiquette
• ceremony
• formality
• pleasantry
• civility
• rules
• manners
• kindness
• rite
• greetings
• respects
• honors
• decorum
• form
• addresses
• proprieties
• observance
• regards
• protocol
• grace
• mores
• favor
• kindliness
• devoirs

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• luxury
• comfort
• extra
• option
• indulgence
• accessory
• superfluity
• frill
• extravagance
• treat
• nicety
• nonessential
• dainty
• delicacy
• accoutrement
• bells and whistles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• must
• essential
• requirement
• fundamental
• necessity
• basic

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• luxury
• convenience
• accommodation
• benefit
• service
• comfort
• mod con
• bonus
• creature comfort
• nicety
• extra
• joy
• indulgence
• solace
• help
• pleasure
• delight
• anodyne

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weight
• burden
• millstone

4

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sweetness
• personableness
• pleasantness
• geniality
• agreeableness
• affability
• amiableness
• niceness
• agreeability
• graciousness
• amiability
• kindness
• friendliness
• good-temperedness
• sweetness and light
• consideration
• good-naturedness
• cordiality
• delightfulness
• cheerfulness
• complaisance
• mellowness
• enjoyableness
• attractiveness
• amicability
• amenability
• considerateness
• gentleness
• thoughtfulness
• benignity
• amity
• empressement
• gemütlichkeit
• sunniness
• cheeriness
• courtesy
• amicableness
• courteousness
• likableness
• politeness
• comity
• likability
• civility
• kindliness
• pleasingness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unpleasantness
• disagreeableness
• discourtesy
• rudeness
• boorishness
• incivility
• impoliteness
• irritability
• churlishness
• petulance
• crankiness
• peevishness
• grumpiness
• ungraciousness
• biliousness
• irascibility
• hostility
• fussiness
• testiness
• grouchiness
• quarrelsomeness
• unfriendliness
• contentiousness
• cantankerousness
• querulousness
• vinegar
• orneriness
• irascibleness
• contrariness
• sourness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of amenity

Families will also appreciate the hotel’s Loews Loves Families program, which has kid-friendly amenities and activities. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026

The remodel emphasized spa-style amenities — including a Finnish sauna, steam room, a fitness center, and hot and cold plunge pools inspired by Therme Vals, the Swiss spa known for its spare, stone-forward minimalism. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Le Labo bath amenities, cozy bathrobes, spacious rooms, and a warm and welcoming staff rounded out the memorable stay. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026

Miami Beach is hosting the Professional Convention Management Association Convening Leaders in January 2027, effectively giving thousands of the world’s meeting planners a chance to experience Miami’s beaches, nightlife and cultural amenities. — Michael Cheng, The Conversation, 23 July 2026