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All atavistic antonyms

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adjective atavistic

  • civilised — to bring out of a savage, uneducated, or rude state; make civil; elevate in social and private life; enlighten; refine: Rome civilized the barbarians.

adj atavistic

  • mature — complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush.
  • developed — If you talk about developed countries or the developed world, you mean the countries or the parts of the world that are wealthy and have many industries.
  • civilized — If you describe a society as civilized, you mean that it is advanced and has sensible laws and customs.
  • kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
  • polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
  • current — A current is a steady and continuous flowing movement of some of the water in a river, lake, or sea.
  • modern — of or relating to present and recent time; not ancient or remote: modern city life.
  • cultured — If you describe someone as cultured, you mean that they have good manners, are well educated, and know a lot about the arts.
  • sophisticated — sophisticated.
  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • tame — changed from the wild or savage state; domesticated: a tame bear.
  • nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
  • refined — having or showing well-bred feeling, taste, etc.: refined people.
  • mild — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
  • moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
  • new — other than the former or the old: a new era; in the New World.
  • present — being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current: increasing respect for the present ruler of the small country.
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