civilized

[ siv-uh-lahyzd ]

/ ˈsɪv əˌlaɪzd /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR civilized ON THESAURUS.COM

adjective

having an advanced or humane culture, society, etc.

polite; well-bred; refined.

of or relating to civilized people: The civilized world must fight ignorance.

easy to manage or control; well organized or ordered: The car is quiet and civilized, even in sharp turns.

Origin of civilized

First recorded in 1605–15; civilize + -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM civilized

civ·i·liz·ed·ness

[siv-uh-lahy-zid-nis, -lahyzd], /ˈsɪv əˌlaɪ zɪd nɪs, -ˌlaɪzd/, nounhalf-civ·il·ized, adjectivehy·per·civ·i·lized, adjectivenon·civ·i·lized, adjective

sub·civ·i·lized, adjectivesu·per·civ·i·lized, adjectiveul·tra·civ·i·lized, adjectivewell-civ·i·lized, adjective

Words nearby civilized

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Example sentences from the Web for civilized

The last six months have been a stark reminder of the brutality that lurks at the boundaries of civilized society.
All Aboard the USS Persecution Complex|Candida Moss, Joel Baden|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A mark of the civilized person is that he in no way luxuriates in his violence.
Thank Goodness We’ve Got A Plan! Let the War Begin!|Michael Carson|September 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In any other civilized nation this effort at some kind of summer escape would barely raise an eyebrow.
Obama’s Extravagant Summer Break? More Like, America’s Vacation-Deficit Disorder|Clive Irving|August 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
An innocent person condemned by law is perhaps the most horrifying thing a civilized society can acknowledge.
Crime Fighter’s Dilemma: My Country or My Family?|Moral Courage|April 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST

When I was lying between the two soldiers I remember saying to myself, ‘This shouldn’t be happening in a civilized society.
Week in Death: The Peacemaker Priest|The Telegraph|November 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Anger or fear is often a nuisance in civilized life, and any strong emotion is apt to disturb mental work or skilled manual work.
Psychology|Robert S. Woodworth
Our boys in turn taught their coppery friends some civilized games.
Cattle-Ranch to College|Russell Doubleday
This is almost worthy of civilized man, by whom it is perhaps more commonly practised.
The Pacific Triangle|Sydney Greenbie
As in most civilized countries, the number of suicides in Italy has increased from year to year.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 1|Various
Wars more or less fierce were waged before nations were civilized.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume III|John Lord

British Dictionary definitions for civilized

civilized

civilised

/ (ˈsɪvɪˌlaɪzd) /

adjective

having a high state of culture and social development

cultured; politea civilized discussion

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单词	civilized
释义	civilized [ siv-uh-lahyzd ] / ˈsɪv əˌlaɪzd / SEE SYNONYMS FOR civilized ON THESAURUS.COM adjective having an advanced or humane culture, society, etc. polite; well-bred; refined. of or relating to civilized people: The civilized world must fight ignorance. easy to manage or control; well organized or ordered: The car is quiet and civilized, even in sharp turns. Origin of civilized First recorded in 1605–15; civilize + -ed² OTHER WORDS FROM civilized civ·i·liz·ed·ness [siv-uh-lahy-zid-nis, -lahyzd], /ˈsɪv əˌlaɪ zɪd nɪs, -ˌlaɪzd/, nounhalf-civ·il·ized, adjectivehy·per·civ·i·lized, adjectivenon·civ·i·lized, adjective sub·civ·i·lized, adjectivesu·per·civ·i·lized, adjectiveul·tra·civ·i·lized, adjectivewell-civ·i·lized, adjective Words nearby civilized civilianize, civilian review board, civility, civilization, civilize, civilized, civil law, civil libertarian, civil liberties, civil liberty, civil list Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for civilized The last six months have been a stark reminder of the brutality that lurks at the boundaries of civilized society. All Aboard the USS Persecution Complex\|Candida Moss, Joel Baden\|October 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST A mark of the civilized person is that he in no way luxuriates in his violence. Thank Goodness We’ve Got A Plan! Let the War Begin!\|Michael Carson\|September 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In any other civilized nation this effort at some kind of summer escape would barely raise an eyebrow. Obama’s Extravagant Summer Break? More Like, America’s Vacation-Deficit Disorder\|Clive Irving\|August 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST An innocent person condemned by law is perhaps the most horrifying thing a civilized society can acknowledge. Crime Fighter’s Dilemma: My Country or My Family?\|Moral Courage\|April 21, 2014\|DAILY BEAST When I was lying between the two soldiers I remember saying to myself, ‘This shouldn’t be happening in a civilized society. Week in Death: The Peacemaker Priest\|The Telegraph\|November 24, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Anger or fear is often a nuisance in civilized life, and any strong emotion is apt to disturb mental work or skilled manual work. Psychology\|Robert S. Woodworth Our boys in turn taught their coppery friends some civilized games. Cattle-Ranch to College\|Russell Doubleday This is almost worthy of civilized man, by whom it is perhaps more commonly practised. The Pacific Triangle\|Sydney Greenbie As in most civilized countries, the number of suicides in Italy has increased from year to year. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 1\|Various Wars more or less fierce were waged before nations were civilized. Beacon Lights of History, Volume III\|John Lord British Dictionary definitions for civilized civilized civilised / (ˈsɪvɪˌlaɪzd) / adjective having a high state of culture and social development cultured; politea civilized discussion Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to civilized educated, civil, refined, cultured, sophisticated, humane, enlightened, advanced, urbane
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civilized

adjective

Origin of civilized

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Example sentences from the Web for civilized

British Dictionary definitions for civilized

civilised

adjective

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