civility
1 synonym and 1 antonym for civility, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Polite, courteous behaviour, especially toward people you disagree with.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
incivility
How to use civility
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
common civility
basic civility
treat with civility
Etymology
From Latin civilitas, via French civilité; built from civil plus -ity.
Full origin of civility →Frequently asked questions
What does “civility” mean?
The word “civility” means polite, courteous behaviour, especially toward people you disagree with. In plain terms, politeness — treating people decently even when things get tense.
How do you pronounce “civility”?
“Civility” is pronounced sih-VIHL-ih-tee (/sɪˈvɪl.ɪ.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “civility” in a sentence?
Here is “civility” used in a sentence: “She handled the complaint with remarkable civility.”
What part of speech is “civility”?
“Civility” is a noun.
Where does the word “civility” come from?
The word “civility” comes from Latin. From Latin civilitas, via French civilité; built from civil plus -ity.
