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civility
[səˈvɪləti]
noun
feminine
pl: civilities
civilidade
1.
Polite and courteous behavior; good manners
He treated everyone with civility and respect.
Ele tratou todos com civilidade e respeito.
2.
A polite or courteous act or utterance
They exchanged civilities before beginning the meeting.
Eles trocaram civilidades antes de iniciar a reunião.
3.
The state or quality of being civilized
Civility is a cornerstone of a well-functioning society.
A civilidade é uma pedra angular de uma sociedade bem funcional.
Synonyms
politeness
courtesy
courtesy
graciousness
respect
decorum
propriety
Antonyms
rudeness
incivility
discourtesy
impoliteness
disrespect
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
civilidade
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
civilidade
formal and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
civilidade
formal usage; more colloquially 'educação'
Portugal
civilidade
formal and literary usage; 'educação' also used colloquially
Related Idioms & Phrases
the civilities of society
exchange civilities
treat someone with civility
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