Civilly: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
civilly
[ หsษชvษชli ]
in a polite manner
In a civil manner; politely.
Synonyms
courteously, politely, respectfully
Examples of usage
- She responded civilly to the criticism.
- He greeted his neighbor civilly.
in a way that conforms to the laws and customs of a civilized society
In a way that conforms to the laws and customs of a civilized society.
Synonyms
amicably, lawfully, peacefully
Examples of usage
- The dispute was settled civilly, without resorting to violence.
- The two parties agreed to handle the matter civilly.
Translations
Translations of the word "civilly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น civilmente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเคเคฐเคฟเค เคฐเฅเคช เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช zivil
๐ฎ๐ฉ secara sipil
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธะฒัะปัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ cywilnie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅธๆฐใจใใฆ
๐ซ๐ท civilement
๐ช๐ธ civilmente
๐น๐ท medeni olarak
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฏผ์ผ๋ก์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฏูููุง
๐จ๐ฟ civilnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ civilne
๐จ๐ณ ๆฐไบๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ civilno
๐ฎ๐ธ borgaralega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะทะฐะผะฐัััา ัาฑัาัะดะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแฅแแแแฅแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผlki olaraq
๐ฒ๐ฝ civilmente
Etymology
The word 'civilly' comes from the Middle English 'cyvelly', which is derived from the Old French 'civilement'. It has been used in English since the 14th century, originally meaning 'in a manner befitting a citizen'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include both polite behavior and adherence to societal norms and laws.
See also: civil, civilian, civilianization, civilianizing, civilisation, civility, civilization, incivility, uncivil, uncivilized.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #23,693, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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