CIVILITY Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word civility. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words 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 |