CIVILITY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CIVILITY?

Need another word that means the same as “civility”? Find 10 synonyms and 30 related words for “civility” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Civility” are: politeness, courtesy, courteousness, good manners, chivalry, gallantry, graciousness, consideration, respect, gentility

Civility as a Noun

Definitions of "Civility" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “civility” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Formal politeness and courtesy in behaviour or speech.
• Formal or perfunctory politeness.
• The act of showing regard for others.
• Polite remarks used in formal conversation.

Synonyms of "Civility" as a noun (10 Words)

chivalry	Courtesy towards women. Tales of chivalry and knightly deeds.
consideration	Thoughtfulness and sensitivity towards others. You can buy the books for a small consideration.
courteousness	A courteous or respectful or considerate remark.
courtesy	A curtsy. A courtesy car.
gallantry	Sexual intrigue. What men call gallantry and the gods adultery.
gentility	Elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression. Her grandmother s pretensions to gentility.
good manners	That which is pleasing or valuable or useful.
graciousness	The quality of being kind and gentle.
politeness	A courteous manner that respects accepted social usage. The daily politenesses of pleases and thank yous.
respect	The condition of being honored esteemed or respected or well regarded. Be sure to give my respects to the dean.

Usage Examples of "Civility" as a noun

• I hope we can treat each other with civility and respect.
• She was exchanging civilities with his mother.

Associations of "Civility" (30 Words)

affable	Friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to. An affable smile.
benign	Pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence. Benign intentions.
benignity	Kindness or tolerance toward others. His air of benignity.
chivalrous	Relating to the historical concept of chivalry. The concept of chivalrous combat.
chivalry	The combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, namely courage, honour, courtesy, justice, and a readiness to help the weak. Tales of chivalry and knightly deeds.
comity	The mutual recognition by nations of the laws and customs of others. A show of public comity in the White House.
congenial	(of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one’s own. Two congenial spirits united by mutual confidence and reciprocal virtues.
courteous	Characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners. She was courteous and obliging to all.
courtesy	A polite remark or considerate act. A courtesy car.
couth	(used facetiously) refined and well-mannered. He has no couth no brains and doesn t know the meaning of the word diplomacy.
curtsy	Make a curtsy usually done only by girls and women as a sign of respect. She bobbed a curtsy to him.
decent	Decently clothed. Are you decent.
decorous	In keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained. The tete a tete was decorous in the extreme.
estimable	Deserving of esteem and respect. She was shown into that estimable woman s presence.
friendly	Inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile. No one noticed her as she slipped out it was a friendly night.
generosity	The quality or fact of being plentiful or large. Diners certainly cannot complain about the generosity of portions.
genteel	Characterized by exaggerated or affected politeness, refinement, or respectability. A genteel old lady.
gracious	Exhibiting courtesy and politeness. The accession of Her present gracious Majesty.
humble	Cause (someone) to feel less important or proud. My humble apologies.
humbleness	A humble feeling.
humility	The quality of having a modest or low view of one’s importance. He was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope.
kindness	A kind act. He thanked them for their kindness and support.
modest	(of an amount, rate, or level) relatively moderate, limited, or small. Modest inflation.
nice	Fastidious; scrupulous. A job requiring nice measurements with a micrometer.
polite	Relating to people who regard themselves as more cultured and refined than others. They thought she was wrong but were too polite to say so.
politely	In a respectful and considerate manner. The policeman answered politely Now look here lady.
respectful	Feeling or manifesting veneration. A respectful glance.
respectfully	With deference and respect. I must respectfully disagree with your claim.
sophistication	A deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone. The technological sophistication of their products.
unassuming	Not arrogant or presuming. Unassuming to a fault skeptical about the value of his work.