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CIVIL Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word civil. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word civil. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CIVIL

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polite
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

• not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others

adjective satellite

• marked by refinement in taste and manners

considerate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing concern for the rights and feelings of others

courteous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners

adjective satellite

• exhibiting courtesy and politeness

decorous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct

adjective satellite

• according with custom or propriety

elegant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

adjective satellite

• suggesting taste, ease, and wealth

• displaying effortless beauty and simplicity in movement or execution

genteel
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by refinement in taste and manners

gracious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

adjective satellite

• characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects

• exhibiting courtesy and politeness

• disposed to bestow favors

polished
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• perfected or made shiny and smooth

adjective satellite

• showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience

• (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed

• (of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth

refined
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel

• freed from impurities by processing

adjective satellite

• showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience

• precise to a fine degree

• suggesting taste, ease, and wealth

respectful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• full of or exhibiting respect

adjective satellite

• feeling or manifesting veneration

well-behaved
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (usually of children) someone who behaves in a manner that the speaker believes is correct

well-mannered
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of good upbringing

• socially correct in behavior

civic
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• of or relating or belonging to a city

• of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals

Alternatives for POLITE

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