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 [sɪˈvɪlɪtɪ]

n pl -ties

1. politeness or courtesy, esp when formal

2. (often plural) an act of politeness

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, politesse, complaisance, courteousness Most people treat each other with at least some civility.

Quotations
"Civility costs nothing and buys everything" [Mary Wortley Montagu Letter to her daughter]

Proverbs
"A civil question deserves a civil answer"

Translations

civility [sɪˈvɪlɪtɪ] N

1. (= politeness) → cortesía f, amabilidad f

2. (usu pl) (= polite remark) → cortesía f, cumplido m

civility [sɪˈvɪlɪti] n → courtoisie f

civility

n → Höflichkeit f

civility [sɪˈvɪlɪtɪ] n → gentilezza