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- DictionaryCivilized/ˈsivəˌlīzd/
adjective
- 1. at an advanced stage of social and cultural development: "a civilized society"
- 2. polite and well-mannered: "I went to talk to them and we had a very civilized conversation"
The meaning of CIVILIZED is characteristic of a state of civilization; especially : characterized by taste, refinement, or restraint. How to use civilized in a sentence.
Civilized definition: having an advanced or humane culture, society, etc.. See examples of CIVILIZED used in a sentence.
If a person or their behaviour is civilized, they are polite and behave in a calm and reasonable way: Let's discuss this like civilized people (= politely and calmly). Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. polite. polite He was always such a polite child.
Someone who is cultured and polite — who knows to put his dinner napkin on his lap — is civilized. So could you please behave in a civilized manner and get your feet off the dinner table? Civilized is an adjective that describes the very opposite of barbarity.
of or relating to civilized people: The civilized world must fight ignorance. easy to manage or control; well organized or ordered: The car is quiet and civilized, even in sharp turns. See more
civ·i·lized. (sĭv′ə-līzd′) adj. 1. Having a highly developed society and culture. 2. Showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement; humane, ethical, and reasonable: terrorist acts that shocked the civilized world. 3. Marked by refinement in taste and manners; cultured.
Showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement; humane, ethical, and reasonable. Terrorist acts that shocked the civilized world. American Heritage.
having or showing polite and reasonable behaviour. We couldn't even have a civilized conversation any more. This is not how civilized people behave. typical of a comfortable and pleasant way of life. Breakfast on the terrace—how civilized! Let’s go somewhere civilized and have a meal. opposite uncivilized.
Civilize definition: to bring out of a savage, uneducated, or rude state; make civil; elevate in social and private life; enlighten; refine. See examples of CIVILIZE used in a sentence.
civilized meaning: 1. A civilized society is advanced and has well-developed laws and customs: 2. polite and calm: . Learn more.
