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urbanity in British English

(ɜːˈbænɪtɪ)
nounWord forms: plural -ties
1. 
the quality of being urbane
2. (usually plural)
civilities or courtesies

urbanity in American English

(ɜrˈbænəti)
nounWord forms: plural urˈbanities
1. 
the quality of being urbane
2.  [pl.]
civilities, courtesies, or amenities

Examples of 'urbanity' in a sentence
urbanity

He lacked Wayne's urbanity, but he was more restful than Wayne, more reminiscent of her own kind.
Hilton, John Buxton PASSION IN THE PEAK (1993)
It invaded the mind, plucked at the nerve-endings; and in spite of its polished urbanity, skewered the heart.
West, Charles STAGE FRIGHT (1993)

Synonyms of 'urbanity'

sophistication, culture, polish, charm
More Synonyms of urbanity
(noun) 
Definition
the quality of being urbane
He had all the charm and urbanity of the trained diplomat.
Synonyms
sophistication
They now have the sophistication attained by performing in public.
culture
He was a well-travelled man of culture and breeding.
polish
She was enormously popular for her charm and polish.
charm
grace
He moved with the grace of a trained dancer.
courtesy
He always treats everyone with the utmost courtesy.
elegance
Princess Grace's understated elegance
refinement
a girl who possessed both dignity and refinement
civility
worldliness
suavity
mannerliness

Additional synonyms

in the sense of courtesy
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
in the sense of culture
Definition
a developed understanding of the arts
He was a well-travelled man of culture and breeding.
Synonyms
refinement,
education,
breeding,
polish,
enlightenment,
accomplishment,
sophistication,
good taste,
erudition,
gentility,
urbanity
in the sense of elegance
Princess Grace's understated elegance
Synonyms
style,
taste,
beauty,
grace,
dignity,
sophistication,
grandeur,
refinement,
polish,
gentility,
sumptuousness,
courtliness,
gracefulness,
tastefulness,
exquisiteness

Nearby words of
urbanity

  • upwards
  • urban
  • urbane
  • urbanity
  • urchin
  • urge
  • urge someone on

Synonyms of 'urbanity'

urbanity

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of grace
Definition
elegance and beauty of movement, form, or expression
He moved with the grace of a trained dancer.
Synonyms
elegance,
finesse,
poise,
ease,
polish,
refinement,
fluency,
suppleness,
gracefulness
in the sense of polish
Definition
elegance or refinement
She was enormously popular for her charm and polish.
Synonyms
style,
class (informal),
finish,
breeding,
grace,
elegance,
refinement,
finesse,
urbanity,
suavity,
politesse
in the sense of refinement
Definition
fineness of taste or manners
a girl who possessed both dignity and refinement
Synonyms
sophistication,
finish,
style,
culture,
taste,
breeding,
polish,
grace,
discrimination,
courtesy,
civilization,
precision,
elegance,
delicacy,
cultivation,
finesse,
politeness,
good manners,
civility,
gentility,
good breeding,
graciousness,
urbanity,
fastidiousness,
fineness,
courtliness,
politesse
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