- plural of civility.
civilities
Example Sentences
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Furthermore, the panel ignored half a century of declining institutional civilities.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 21, 2020
Begin to focus and gain ground on what is required which is political reconciliation and a return to civilities.
From New York Times ● Mar. 10, 2018
Try to imagine Trump in an Iowa living room, with a macaroon in one hand and cup of hot chocolate balanced on a knee, observing Midwestern civilities while talking about something other than himself.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 12, 2015
David knows how to restrain himself, to conform to the little lies and surface civilities that allow society to function.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 25, 2010
They were soon gone again, rising from their seats with an activity which took their brother by surprise, and hurrying off as if eager to escape from Mrs. Bennet’s civilities.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
