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- Dictionarycivility/sɪˈvɪlɪti/
noun
- 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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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.
The leading definition of civility: “Civility is claiming and caring for one’s identity, needs, and beliefs without degrading someone else’s in the process.”
civility. noun [ C or U ] us / sɪˈvɪl.ə.t̬i / uk / sɪˈvɪl.ə.ti / Add to word list. 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
The meaning of CIVILITY is civilized conduct; especially : courtesy, politeness. How to use civility in a sentence.
1. courtesy; politeness. 2. a polite action or expression.
Definition of civility noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Civility definition: courtesy; politeness.. See examples of CIVILITY used in a sentence.
CIVILITY meaning: 1 : polite, reasonable, and respectful behavior; 2 : polite actions and words.
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: polite behaviour. Learn more.