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TOEFL BNC: 21057 COCA: 12195

civility

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
civility /səˈvɪləti/ noun
plural civilities
civility
/səˈvɪləti/
noun
plural civilities
Learner's definition of CIVILITY
formal
[noncount] : polite, reasonable, and respectful behavior彬彬有礼的行为;礼貌;谦恭
civilities [plural] : polite actions and words客套话;寒暄
TOEFL BNC: 21057 COCA: 12195

civility

noun

ci·​vil·​i·​ty sə-ˈvi-lə-tē How to pronounce civility (audio)
plural civilities
1
a
: civilized conduct
especially : courtesy, politeness
bemoaned the decline of civility in our politics
b
: a polite act or expression
lacked the little civilities and hypocrisies of political society Roy Jenkins
The men briefly exchanged civilities before the meeting began.
2
archaic : training in the humanities

Example Sentences

They greeted each other with the usual exchange of civilities. after the usual civilities, the parents and the principal had a serious talk about the boy
Recent Examples on the Web And there’s a searing sequence from one of Silverio’s documentaries in which a drug lord, sitting in his orange jumpsuit in prison, talks about how it’s people like him, and not the forces of civility, that hold sway over the new generation. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 Sep. 2022 But federal anti-discrimination law has never been a federal code of civility. Madeleine Kearns, National Review, 6 Aug. 2022 Eating ribs indoors requires some modicum of civility so that your clothes, furniture and face remain sauce-free. Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 8 July 2022 New rules for public commenters At the September school board meeting, the board approved revisions to its public comment bylaw and added a new policy on civility and decorum. Mj Slaby, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Jan. 2022 Cann points out that despite the tumultuous times, Cox’s approval ratings have held fairly even at around 60% over the first year of his term, perhaps a product of the governor’s affable presentation and emphasis on civility. Erin Alberty, The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 Jan. 2022 The residents meticulously preserve baseball’s rich and vast history while offering visitors with an unforgettable experience based on simplicity and civility. Wayne G. Mcdonnell, Jr., Forbes, 24 July 2022 Privileging logic, Holmes has little time for civility or compassion. New York Times, 6 July 2022 When the world is haywire, fashion can reflect it, but just as powerful is clothing that knows how to lend civility and comfort. Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see civil

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of civility was in 1533
TOEFL BNC: 21057 COCA: 12195

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