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View usage for: civility in British English (sɪˈvɪlɪtɪ) nounWord forms: plural -ties1. politeness or courtesy, esp when formal 2. (often plural) an act of politeness civility in American English (səˈvɪləti) nounWord forms: plural ciˈvilities1. politeness, esp. in a merely formal way 2. a civil, or polite, act or utterance Word origin ME civilite < OFr < L civilitas (< civilis, civil), politics, hence politic behavior, politeness Examples of 'civility' in a sentencecivility QuotationsCivility costs nothing and buys everythingMary Wortley MontaguLetter to her daughter A civil question deserves a civil answer Definition polite or courteous behaviour Most people treat each other with at least some civility. Synonyms consideration tact good manners graciousness amiability politesse complaisance courteousness QuotationCivility costs nothing and buys everything [Mary Wortley Montagu – Letter to her daughter]proverbA civil question deserves a civil answerAdditional synonymsBeneath the surface affability there was a struggle for power. Synonyms friendliness, warmth, good humour, civility, benevolence, sociability, good nature, graciousness, cordiality, urbanity, geniality, amiability, mildness, kindliness, congeniality, approachability, courtesy, pleasantness, benignity, amicability, obligingness Definition warmth of feeling They want to solve the problem in an atmosphere of cordiality. Synonyms warmth, friendliness, affability, geniality, amiability, heartiness Definition politeness He always treats everyone with the utmost courtesy. Synonyms politeness, grace, good manners, civility, gallantry, good breeding, graciousness, affability, urbanity, courtliness, courteousness, gallantness - city
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