civilized

Example Sentences

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It is also a conflict conducted in a remarkably civilized way, considering the passions involved.

From The Wall Street Journal

The biscuits were for her own use, in case the Incorrigibles themselves got carried away and needed to be lured back to more civilized surroundings.

From Literature

Though a fork and knife make one feel civilized while digging into the roast, this ruby glass of Rioja Alta doesn’t hurt.

From Salon

Any civilized society must cultivate and maintain an intellectual class.

From Salon

Norman Allenby-Smith, the chairman of the 650-member Sandbanks Community Group says he has also been trying to find a civilized solution but has so far "failed".

From BBC