Civility Synonyms and Antonyms

sĭ-vĭlĭ-tē
Well-mannered behavior toward others
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. courtesy
  2. courteousness
  3. genteelness
  4. gentility
  5. mannerliness
  6. politeness
  7. politesse
A courteous act or courteous acts that contribute to smoothness and ease in dealings and social relationships
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. courtesy
  2. politeness
  3. amenity
  4. propriety
  5. affability
  6. comity
  7. pleasantry
  8. compliance
  9. decorum
  10. bienseance
  11. clubbishness
  12. respect
  13. tact
Antonyms:
  1. incivility
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Words Related to Civility

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Civility Sentence Examples

  • Civility is the second casualty of political debate.

  • She was now treated with every honour and civility, and finally established with her own court at St James's Palace.

  • Nelson was received with formal civility by the Russian officers, with whom he exchanged visits.

  • It's not rocket science, just basic civility.

  • He was of imposing presence and had great conversational powers; but his inflexible integrity was not sufficiently tempered by tact and civility to admit of his winning general popularity.

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