Civilly: meaning, definitions and examples

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civilly

 

[ หˆsษชvษชli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น civilmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเค—เคฐเคฟเค• เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zivil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara sipil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะธะฒั–ะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cywilnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธ‚ๆฐ‘ใจใ—ใฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท civilement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ civilmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท medeni olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ๋ฏผ์œผ๋กœ์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏู†ูŠู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ civilnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ civilne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐ‘ไบ‹ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ civilno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ borgaralega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะทะฐะผะฐั‚ั‚ั‹า› ั‚าฑั€า“ั‹ะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒแƒฅแƒแƒšแƒแƒฅแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผlki olaraq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.