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- [siv-uh-lee]
- /ˈsɪv ə li/
- /ˈsɪv.ɪl.li/
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- [siv-uh-lee]
- /ˈsɪv ə li/
Definitions of civilly word
- adverb civilly with civility; politely 3
- adverb civilly in relation to civil law, civil rights, etc. 3
- adverb civilly politely; courteously. 1
- adverb civilly in accordance with civil law. 1
- noun civilly In a civil manner. 1
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Origin of civilly
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English. See civil, -ly
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Parts of speech for Civilly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
civilly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
civilly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for civilly
adv civilly
- harmoniously — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
- conciliate — If you conciliate someone, you try to end a disagreement with them.
- inoffensive — causing no harm, trouble, or annoyance: a mild, inoffensive man.
- pacifically — peaceably, mildly, calmly, or quietly.
- politely — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
adverb civilly
- amicably — characterized by or showing goodwill; friendly; peaceable: an amicable settlement.
- charmingly — In a charming manner.
Antonyms for civilly
adv civilly
- angrily — feeling or showing anger or strong resentment (usually followed by at, with, or about): to be angry at the dean; to be angry about the snub.
- hostilely — of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation.
- belligerently — aggressively
adverb civilly
- rudely — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
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See also
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