Antonyms for civilly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : siv-uh-lee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɪv ə li


Definition of civilly

Origin :
  • 1550s, "with reference to citizenship or civil matters," also "in a well-bred manner;" from civil + -ly (2).
  • As in peacefully : adv without making trouble
  • As in pleasantly : adv courteously
  • As in politely : adv thoughtfully
  • As in socially : adv with regard to polite society
Example sentences :
  • She greeted me civilly and pressed the Doctor's hand warmly.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume V (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
  • "No, Mr. Graham's not in at present," Duncan told him civilly.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • "We are all religious in our several ways," said Casanova civilly.
  • Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler
  • "There's no flies to be had at this time of night, miss," he said, civilly enough.
  • Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon
  • The Ogre received him as civilly as an Ogre could do, and made him sit down.
  • Extract from : « The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault » by Charles Perrault
  • “Howdy,” he civilly replied to a friendly greeting from Mr. Howell.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Settlers » by Noah Brooks
  • As it is, I think I will remove my patronage to a firm which will treat me civilly.
  • Extract from : « Love Among the Chickens » by P. G. Wodehouse
  • If he had civilly asked me to black his boots, I would have done it.
  • Extract from : « Down The River » by Oliver Optic
  • He had spoken quite as civilly to Mr. Davoren half an hour before.
  • Extract from : « Lady Bountiful » by George A. Birmingham
  • I greet them civilly, I supply requisitions when backed by authority; again, what will you?
  • Extract from : « Rita » by Laura E. Richards

Synonyms for civilly

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