Meaning
Speech or behaviour that is fit for civil interactions; politeness, courtesy.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from Latin civilitas: compare French civilité. English equivalent civil + -ity.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
politenessacculturationamenitiesamenityattentionbreedingaffabilityagreeablenessamiabilityappropriateness
Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2018, 2021.