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civility
[si-vil-i-tee]
noun
plural
civilitiescourtesy; politeness.
Synonyms: , ,a polite action or expression.
an exchange of civilities.
Archaic.civilization; culture; good breeding.
civility
/ ɪˈɪɪɪ /
noun
politeness or courtesy, esp when formal
(often plural) an act of politeness
Other Word Forms
- overcivility noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Our reactions weren’t always positive; she’d often be pilloried for civility breaches that would be heralded as raw free speech if the same words came out of a man’s mouth.
Salmon sperm facials — which are sometimes called salmon DNA facials for civility’s sake — have become the latest addition to med spa menus across Los Angeles.
Conservative shadow transport secretary Gareth Bacon said: "Playing loud music on public transport may seem like a small thing, but it speaks towards a growing tolerance of anti-social behaviour that chips away at public civility."
"It is up to us as virtuous individuals and citizens to translate this vital truth into positive action, thereby fostering peace, civility, and wellbeing in communities worldwide," he said.
On Friday, he begged the Democrats to jettison their allegiance to norms and civility.
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