CIVILITY Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word civility. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for CIVILITY
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| politeness | nounn | |||||
noun • a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage • the act of showing regard for others | ||||||
| chivalry | nounn | |||||
noun • courtesy towards women • the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct | ||||||
| comity | nounn | |||||
noun • a state or atmosphere of harmony or mutual civility and respect | ||||||
| consideration | nounn | |||||
noun • the process of giving careful thought to something • information that should be kept in mind when making a decision • a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting) • kind and considerate regard for others • a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone • a considerate and thoughtful act | ||||||
| courtesy | nounn | |||||
noun • a courteous or respectful or considerate act • a courteous or respectful or considerate remark • a courteous manner | ||||||
| decency | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality • the quality of being polite and respectable | ||||||
| decorum | nounn | |||||
noun • propriety in manners and conduct | ||||||
| etiquette | nounn | |||||
noun • rules governing socially acceptable behavior | ||||||
| gallantry | nounn | |||||
noun • the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) • courtesy towards women • polite attentiveness to women | ||||||
| gentility | nounn | |||||
noun • elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression | ||||||
| graciousness | nounn | |||||
noun • excellence of manners or social conduct • the quality of being kind and gentle | ||||||
| kindness | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic • tendency to be kind and forgiving • a kind act | ||||||
| manners | nounn | |||||
noun • social deportment | ||||||
| politesse | nounn | |||||
noun • courtesy towards women | ||||||
| propriety | nounn | |||||
noun • correct or appropriate behavior | ||||||
| respect | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point • the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) • an attitude of admiration or esteem • a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard • behavior intended to please your parents • a feeling of friendship and esteem • courteous regard for people's feelings verb • regard highly; think much of • show respect towards | ||||||
| tact | nounn | |||||
noun • consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense | ||||||
| thoughtfulness | nounn | |||||
noun • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration • kind and considerate regard for others • the trait of thinking carefully before acting • a considerate and thoughtful act | ||||||
| civilities | nounn | |||||
noun • formal or perfunctory politeness • the act of showing regard for others | ||||||
| good manners | nounn | |||||
noun • a courteous manner | ||||||