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- Dictionarycivility/sɪˈvɪlɪti/
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- 1. formal politeness and courtesy in behaviour or speech: "I hope we can treat each other with civility and respect" Similar Opposite
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noun [ U ] us / səˈvɪl·ɪ·t̬i / Add to word list. the quality of being polite: I learned how much smoother the day goes when people act with civility (= behave in a polite way). (Definition of civility from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of civility.
The meaning of CIVILITY is civilized conduct; especially : courtesy, politeness. How to use civility in a sentence.
politeness or a polite remark: She greeted them with civility, but not much warmth. After a few civilities, they got down to business. Opposite. incivility formal. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Polite and respectful. candy coat. candy-coated. chivalric. chivalrously. couth. deferentially. euphemism for someone/something. euphemistic.
Civility is the act of showing regard for others by being polite, like the civility you showed in speaking kindly to someone who has hurt your feelings.
Civility definition: courtesy; politeness.. See examples of CIVILITY used in a sentence.
Definition of civility noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Define civility. civility synonyms, civility pronunciation, civility translation, English dictionary definition of civility. n. pl. ci·vil·i·ties 1. Courteous behavior; politeness. 2. A courteous act or utterance. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth...
2 meanings: 1. politeness or courtesy, esp when formal 2. an act of politeness.... Click for more definitions.
civility. noun [ U ] uk / sɪˈvɪləti / us. polite behaviour. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge.
CIVILITY meaning: 1 : polite, reasonable, and respectful behavior; 2 : polite actions and words.
