Associations to the word «Civility»
Noun
- Politeness
- Manners
- Kindness
- Compliment
- Decency
- Deference
- Acknowledgment
- Courtesy
- Breeding
- Refreshment
- Quixote
- Intercourse
- Ladyship
- Gentleness
- Inconvenience
- Etiquette
- Interchange
- Darcy
- Waverley
- Acquaintance
- Discourse
- Countenance
- Eagerness
- Rules
- Piety
- Hospitality
- Respect
- Behaviour
- Familiarity
- Zeal
- Leisure
- Manner
- Stranger
- Delicacy
- Inclination
- Morality
- Invitation
- Humility
- Chevalier
- Pretence
- Treat
- Conversation
- Softness
- Gentleman
- Salute
- Gratitude
- Neglect
- Favour
- Elton
- Fanny
- Caress
- Propriety
- Flattery
- Tolerance
- Generosity
- Apology
- Wit
Adjective
Verb
Adverb
Wiktionary
CIVILITY, noun. Politeness; courtesy; an individual act or a manner of behaving which conforms to social conventions of propriety.
CIVILITY, noun. (obsolete) The state of society in which the relations and duties of a citizen are recognized and obeyed; civilization.
CIVILITY, noun. (obsolete) A civil office, or a civil process.
Dictionary definition
CIVILITY, noun. Formal or perfunctory politeness.
CIVILITY, noun. The act of showing regard for others.
Wise words
A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is
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and content according to the circumstances and time in which
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