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civility
noun ci·vil·i·ty \sə-ˈvi-lə-tē\
: polite, reasonable, and respectful behavior
civilities : polite actions and words
plural ci·vil·i·ties
Full Definition of CIVILITY
1
archaic : training in the humanities
2
a : civilized conduct; especially : courtesy, politeness b : a polite act or expression
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First Known Use of CIVILITY
1533
Related to CIVILITY
- Synonyms
- amenity, attention, courtesy, formality, gesture, pleasantry, politeness
- Antonyms
- discourteousness, discourtesy, impoliteness, incivility, rudeness, surliness, ungraciousness
Rhymes with CIVILITY
CIVILITIES Defined for Kids
civility
noun ci·vil·i·ty \sə-ˈvi-lə-tē\
plural ci·vil·i·ties
Definition of CIVILITY for Kids
1
: polite behavior <The sparrows showed no kindness or civility to one another … — Brian Jacques, Redwall>
2
: a polite act or thing to say <He offered no civilities, not even a hello.>
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