civility (redirected from civilities)

ci·vil·i·ty  (s-vl-t)

n. pl. ci·vil·i·ties

1. Courteous behavior; politeness.

2. A courteous act or utterance.

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civility

Noun

pl -ties

1. polite or courteous behaviour

2. civilities polite words or actions

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	civility - formal or perfunctory politeness     good manners, courtesy - a courteous manner incivility - deliberate discourtesy
	2.	civility - the act of showing regard for others politeness action - something done (usually as opposed to something said); "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions" courtesy - a courteous or respectful or considerate act deference, respect - a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean" devoir - formal expression of respect

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civility

noun politeness, consideration, courtesy, tact, good manners, graciousness, cordiality, affability, amiability, complaisance, courteousness