civility
gb/səvˈɪləti/ us/səvˈɪləti/
B2
Angličtina
~ 8700
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B2
property
1
polite, respectful way of behaving
Polite and respectful behavior or way of speaking to other people.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] shows civility toward [someone]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'civility' with 'civilization'. 'Civility' is about being polite; 'civilization' is about a developed society. Learners also sometimes use it like an adjective (*a civility person*); the adjective is 'civil', while 'civility' is a noun.
Synonyma
politeness (Very close in meaning; a bit more general and everyday than the often slightly formal 'civility'.)
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courtesy (Suggests thoughtful, considerate politeness, sometimes with a hint of formality or kindness.)
Antonyma
rudeness (Direct opposite, meaning behavior that is not polite or respectful.)
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incivility (A direct lexical opposite; specifically means a lack of civility or polite behavior.)
Kolokace
basic civility
|common civility
|civility and respect
|public civility
|standards of civility
|a lack of civility
Témata
social
|values
|communication
|relationships
Příklady
- Basic civility costs nothing, but it makes daily life much easier.
- Despite their disagreement, they managed to maintain a tone of civility throughout the meeting.
- She was shocked by the complete lack of civility in the online comments.
- Teachers try to model civility so that students learn to disagree respectfully.
- A little civility in customer service goes a very long way.
Učební příklady
- We should show civility to people we do not know.
- He spoke with civility, even though he was angry.
- There is not much civility on that social media site.
- Good neighbors treat each other with civility.
Podstatné jméno
formal
C1
action
2
a polite remark or action
A small thing you say or do to be polite, often because it is the normal social rule.
Vzorec užití:
exchange [civilities] with [someone]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think 'civilities' means 'rights' or 'laws' because of the word 'civil'. In this sense, 'civilities' are small polite words or actions like greetings, not legal or political ideas.
Synonyma
courtesy (Can refer to specific polite acts like greetings or favors; common in both formal and everyday contexts.)
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pleasantry (Often a light, friendly, small remark; more focused on casual small talk than on general politeness rules.)
Antonyma
snub (An active refusal to offer the expected polite words or actions, making it a social opposite of offering civilities.)
Kolokace
the usual civilities
|exchange civilities
|formal civilities
|social civilities
|skip the civilities
Témata
social
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- They quickly exchanged the usual civilities before starting the negotiation.
- He skipped the civilities and went straight to the point of the call.
- After a few polite civilities at the door, she invited them inside.
- The letter opened with the expected civilities before addressing the serious issue.
- There was no time for civilities; they had to act immediately.
Učební příklady
- We exchanged a few civilities and then sat down.
- He did not bother with the usual civilities at the start of the meeting.
- After the civilities, the interview began.
- She wrote the normal civilities at the top of the email.
Podstatné jméno
formal
C1
property
3
politeness in public debate
Polite and calm behavior when people talk in public or in politics, even when they disagree.
Vzorec užití:
civility in [discussion/debate/politics]
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize this sense is often used about politics, media, and public discussion, not just everyday personal manners. It is also more formal and appears often in news or opinion pieces.
Synonyma
respectfulness (Emphasizes showing respect to others, especially in serious or public conversations.)
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decorum (Stresses proper, controlled behavior according to social or institutional rules, often in formal settings like parliaments.)
Antonyma
hostility (Highlights an aggressive, unfriendly tone that contrasts with calm, polite public discussion.)
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toxicity (Commonly used about online or political debate that is very negative and harmful, the opposite of civil discussion.)
Kolokace
civility in public discourse
|civility in politics
|restore civility
|a return to civility
|eroding civility
|call for civility
Témata
politics
|communication
|values
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Many voters say they want a return to civility in politics.
- The moderator reminded the candidates that civility in public discourse is essential for democracy.
- Online forums often struggle to balance free speech with basic civility.
- The newspaper published an editorial calling for more civility in public debate.
- Teachers now include lessons on digital civility in their media courses.
Učební příklady
- People are worried about the loss of civility in politics.
- We need civility in public debate, even when we feel angry.
- The mayor asked for civility on social media.
- Civility in public life helps people trust each other.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
civility
IPA
GB/səvˈɪləti/
US/səvˈɪləti/
Slabiky a přízvuk
ci - vil - ity (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vil)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: civility
- Plural: civilities, civility
Příbuzná slova
Forms
civilities
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
uncivil
adjective
incivility
noun
uncivilized
adjective
Advanced or less common
civilly
adverb
Výrazy
a return to civility
1/ə ɹɪtˈɚn tə səvˈɪləti/
fixed phrase
formal
going back to polite behavior
A change back to more polite and respectful behavior, especially in public life or discussions.
Příklady
- Many people are hoping for a return to civility in public debates.
- After months of angry posts, the group finally saw a return to civility online.
basic civility
1/bˈeɪsɪk səvˈɪləti/
fixed phrase
minimum expected politeness
The simplest and smallest amount of politeness that people normally expect from each other.
Příklady
- Holding the door open is just basic civility.
- He failed to show even basic civility to the staff.
civility and respect
1/səvˈɪləti ˈænd ɹɪspˈɛkt/
fixed phrase
polite and respectful conduct
Polite and respectful behavior shown together, often named as important values.
Příklady
- The school promotes a culture of civility and respect among students.
- Our workplace policy is based on civility and respect for all employees.
common civility
1/kˈɑmən səvˈɪləti/
fixed phrase
formal
ordinary expected politeness
The normal polite behavior that most people think is simply what you should do.
Příklady
- It is just common civility to say thank you.
- Out of common civility, she wrote back to acknowledge the message.
exchange civilities
1/ɪkst͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ sˈɪvˈɪlɪtiz/
fixed phrase
formal
trade polite greetings or remarks
To say a few polite things to each other, like greetings, often before talking about something serious.
Příklady
- They exchanged civilities in the hallway before entering the conference room.
- We exchanged a few civilities and then moved on to the real topic.
the usual civilities
1/ðə jˈuʒuəl sˈɪvˈɪlɪtiz/
fixed phrase
formal
the typical polite actions
The normal polite words or actions that people often use at the start or end of a meeting or conversation.
Příklady
- After the usual civilities, the two leaders began their private talks.
- She quickly went through the usual civilities before raising her complaint.
treat [someone] with civility
1/tɹˈit sˈʌmwˌʌn wˈɪθ səvˈɪləti/
fixed phrase
behave politely toward someone
To be polite and respectful to someone in how you act and speak.
Příklady
- Even if you disagree, you should treat your colleagues with civility.
- The manager asked everyone to treat customers with civility at all times.