adj
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civilised
SIHV-ih-lyzd
Civilised (adj) means British spelling of civilized — having a developed, orderly society, or simply behaving in a decent, reasonable way. Example: “It was nice to have a civilised conversation for once.”
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British spelling of civilized — having a developed, orderly society, or simply behaving in a decent, reasonable way.
"It was nice to have a civilised conversation for once."
How to use civilised
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSame word as civilized, spelled the British way.
UK vs US
UK English writes "civilised"; American English writes "civilized."
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more civilised
- Superlative
- most civilised
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Synonyms
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uncivilised
Related words
Rhymes for civilised
raised
poised
advised
bruised
promised
baptised
apprised
despised
surprised
exercised
disguised
televised
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Frequently asked questions
What does “civilised” mean?
The word “civilised” means british spelling of civilized — having a developed, orderly society, or simply behaving in a decent, reasonable way. In plain terms, same word as civilized, spelled the British way.
How do you pronounce “civilised”?
“Civilised” is pronounced SIHV-ih-lyzd (/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/ in IPA).
How do you use “civilised” in a sentence?
Here is “civilised” used in a sentence: “It was nice to have a civilised conversation for once.”
What is the opposite of “civilised”?
The opposite of “civilised” — its antonyms — is uncivilised.
What part of speech is “civilised”?
“Civilised” is an adjective.
Is “civilised” a common word?
“Civilised” is an uncommon word in modern English.
