Amoenity
/əˈmiːnɪti/noun
An obsolete spelling of amenity, meaning pleasantness, comfort, or a desirable feature.
Did you know?Amoenity is an obsolete English form connected to Latin amoenitas, a word for pleasantness and charm, though the deeper origin of Latin amoenus remains uncertain.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Latin
Latin
amoenus
“Pleasant, delightful, charming, or agreeable”
Classical Latin
Latin
amoenitas
“Pleasantness, beauty, charm, or agreeable surroundings”
Middle French
French
amoenité
“Pleasantness or agreeableness”
15th Century
English
amoenity
“Pleasantness, comfort, or an attractive feature; an obsolete spelling”
16th Century
English
amenity
“Pleasantness, agreeableness, or a desirable convenience”
Modern English
English
amenity
“A feature or facility that makes a place comfortable or enjoyable”