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Word entry · 8 letters

civility

Best crossword clue

"Polite behavior"

8 letters · collected on this word page

8 lettersPronunciation /sɪˈvɪl.ɪ.ti/Part of speech nounSorted ciiiltvyStarts with CEnds with Y1 cluesCommon crossword word
1C2I3V4I5L6I7T8Y

Definitions

  1. the act of showing regard for others

Word origin

Borrowed from Latin civilitas: compare French civilité. English equivalent civil + -ity.

Used in a sentence

  • This is an exact Inventory of what we found about the Body of the Man-Mountain, who uſed us with great Civility, and due Reſpect to your Majeſty's Commiſſion.
  • December 1749 Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield, letter to his son The insolent civility of a proud man is, if possible, more shocking than his rudeness could be.
  • Mr Lovelace received from every one those civilities which were due to his birth […]

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