civilly
12
4.2
- adverb
- /ˈsɪv.əl.i/
:
educadamente
- We should approach this disagreement civilly to avoid unnecessary conflict.
- behave civilly
No, if you don't want to basically fight all the time and you you can live with them civilly, then you are winning.
- No, if you don't want to basically fight all the time and you you can live with them civilly, then you are winning.
- The purpose of a university is to talk difficult conversations, tough issues, talk directly and frankly, but do it civilly.
- The democratic process, you lose, you give up, you civilly.
Examples
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We will do our best to ensure that court personnel act civilly toward lawyers, parties, and witnesses.
Academic text (1998) -
I'm trying to end this civilly.
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It's called acting civilly to each other.
Fiction book (1999) -
It's not difficult to behave civilly with people with whom I agree.
Blog text (23) -
Let's do this civilly and quietly.
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I think this is the first time I have seen you respond so civilly, so congrats on that.
Blog text (10) -
Unless you're ready to stop these accusations and talk civilly.
Fiction book (1996) -
A person may behave civilly without any moral motivation, but morality would certainly be helpful in increasing civility.
Academic text (2010) -
If you're not going to discuss accordionists civilly, then I'm not going to discuss accordionists with you.
Blog text (7) -
During the meeting, everyone spoke civilly to ensure a constructive atmosphere.
Synonyms
179
1.0
In a gentle and caring way
108
1.0
In a way that shows respect for other people
101
2.3
In a polite way to someone
41
3.9
In a kind and polite way that shows respect
26
5.5
In a way that avoids upsetting people when you talk to them
11
4.0
In a warm, friendly way
9
4.1
In a friendly, peaceful way without anger
4
3.7
In a friendly, pleasant way
4
4.4
In a careful, kind way when talking to avoid hurting someone's feelings
4
2.8
In a polite and respectful way
1
7.0
In a calm, proper way that follows social rules
1
7.2
In a polite and elegant way
In a way that does not upset or hurt people
Antonyms
How Polite
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Civilly comes from the old Latin word civis, meaning 'citizen', and it is the same root as civil and citizen. That's why to behave civilly is to act like a good member of a community — polite and respectful.