Amoenitas
/a.moe̯ˈniː.taːs/noun
A Latin noun meaning pleasantness, agreeableness, or the charm of a place or environment.
Did you know?The Roman poet Virgil used related forms of amoenus for landscapes so beautiful and restful that they seem almost enchanted.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Latin
Latin
amoenitas
“Pleasantness, agreeableness, charm, or the attractiveness of a place”
Classical Latin
Latin
amoenus
“Pleasant, delightful, charming, especially when describing scenery or surroundings”
Late Latin
Latin
amoenitas
“Pleasantness or beauty; a quality making a place agreeable”
12th–13th Century
Old French
amenité
“Pleasantness, agreeableness, or an attractive quality”
14th Century
Middle English
amenite
“Pleasantness or an agreeable feature”
Modern English
English
amenity
“A pleasant or useful feature, facility, or service”