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Webster 1913 Edition


Amenity

A-men′i-ty

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Amenities
.
[F.
aménité
, L.
amoenitas
, fr.
amoenus
pleasant.]
The quality of being pleasant or agreeable, whether in respect to situation, climate, manners, or disposition; pleasantness; civility; suavity; gentleness.
A sweetness and
amenity
of temper.
Buckle.
This climate has not seduced by its
amenities
.
W. Howitt.

Webster 1828 Edition


Amenity

AME'NITY

,
Noun.
[L. amanitas; amanus.] Pleasantness; agreeableness of situation; that which delights the eye; used of places and prospects.