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civilly

[siv-uh-lee] / ˈsɪv ə li /
ADVERB
peacefully
Synonyms
STRONGEST
harmoniously
WEAK
conciliatingly inoffensively pacifically placatingly
Antonyms
WEAK
angrily belligerently hostilely
ADVERB
pleasantly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
politely thoughtfully
WEAK
gallantly
ADVERB
politely
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amiably attentively cordially gently graciously kindly respectfully tactfully
STRONG
courteously
WEAK
affably agreeably benignantly charmingly compassionately concernedly considerately elegantly gallantly gracefully ingratiatingly kindheartedly sociably solicitously urbanely winningly
ADVERB
socially
Synonyms
WEAK
companionably convivially cordially courteously entertainingly genially hospitably politely sociably

Example Sentences

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Can you sue him civilly for depriving you of your civil rights?

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Dozens of rally participants were later held civilly liable.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

In general, the law is deferential to police, giving officers significant discretion to use force, making it difficult to hold them criminally or civilly liable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

My family has feelings opposite of mine when it comes to politics but I was always able to discuss things civilly.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2024

Theodora and Eleanor and Luke murmured civilly, and Mrs. Montague nodded and said, “I see you didn’t bother to wait dinner for us.”

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson