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ur·ban·i·ty  (ûr-bn-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
Noun1.urbanityurbanity - polished courtesy; elegance of manner
good 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
gaucherie, rusticity - the quality of being rustic or gauche

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 [ɜːˈbænɪtɪ] Nurbanidad f, cortesía f
urbanity
n (of person, manner)weltmännische Art, Gewandtheit f, → Urbanität f (geh); (= civility)Höflichkeit f; (of manner, words)Verbindlichkeit f


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"He would be wanting in wits, senora countess," said the duke, "who did not perceive your worth by your person, for at a glance it may be seen it deserves all the cream of courtesy and flower of polite usage;" and raising her up by the hand he led her to a seat beside the duchess, who likewise received her with great urbanity.
Their advances were received with great urbanity, but in most instances with that unembarrassed manner that is fatal to hope.
 
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