Urbanity
[ɜː'bænɪtɪ] or [ɝ'bænəti]
Definition
(noun.) the quality or character of life in a city or town; 'there is an important difference between rusticity and urbanity'.
(noun.) polished courtesy; elegance of manner.
Checker: Raymond--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) The quality or state of being urbane; civility or courtesy of manners; politeness; refinement.
(n.) Polite wit; facetiousness.
Inputed by Glenda
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Politeness, civility, courtesy, complaisance, amenity, suavity, good breeding, good manners.
Typed by Brian
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Politeness, ment, courtesy, polished_manners, suavity, good_breeding, civility,[See RESULT]
Checker: Salvatore
Unserious Contents or Definition
n. The kind of civility that urban observers ascribe to dwellers in all cities but New York. Its commonest expression is heard in the words 'I beg your pardon and it is not inconsistent with disregard of the rights of others.
Checker: Velma
Examples
- The Collegians cheered him very heartily, and he kissed his hand to them with great urbanity and protection. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Not with the greatest urbanity, I must say. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Mr Dorrit welcomed the visitor with the highest urbanity, and most courtly manners. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
Typist: Mag