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CIVILITY Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word civility. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For CIVILITY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for civility, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
courtesy action decorum etiquette manners politeness propriety respect
Phrases (1)
good manners

Alternatives for POLITENESS

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