ur·ban·i·ty (ûr-b n  -t )n. pl. ur·ban·i·ties 1. Refinement and elegance of manner; polished courtesy. 2. urbanities Courtesies; civilities. |
urbanity [ɜːˈbænɪtɪ]
n pl -ties
1. the quality of being urbane
2. (usually plural) civilities or courtesies
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  urbanity - polished courtesy; elegance of mannergood manners, courtesy - a courteous manner |
| 2. | urbanity - the quality or character of life in a city or town; "there is an important difference between rusticity and urbanity" quality - an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare |
urbanity
noun sophistication, culture, polish, charm, grace, courtesy, elegance, refinement, civility, worldliness, suavity, mannerliness He had all the charm and urbanity of the trained diplomat.
Translations
urbanity
n (of person, manner) → weltmännische Art, Gewandtheit f, → Urbanität f (geh); (= civility) → Höflichkeit f; (of manner, words) → Verbindlichkeit f
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