LookItUpcivilised
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
civilised means: Polite, calm, and respectful of other people.
adjective
POLITE BEHAVIOURB2
Polite, calm, and respectful of other people.
- Let’s have a civilised conversation.
- Their disagreement remained civilised throughout the meeting.
- We enjoyed a civilised lunch without anyone rushing us.
DEVELOPED SOCIETYB2
Having a developed society with organised institutions, knowledge, and culture.
- They described Rome as a civilised society.
- Writing played an important role in many civilised cultures.
- The exhibition explores daily life in the ancient civilised world.
MORALLY DEVELOPEDC1
Having developed ideas, knowledge, or a strong sense of right and wrong.
- A civilised person should oppose cruelty.
- Her civilised mind valued reason above superstition.
- Their treatment of strangers reflected deeply civilised values.
Questions about civilised
What does civilised mean?
Polite, calm, and respectful of other people.
What is civilised in other languages?
Türkçe: nazik · Español: educado · Français: poli · Deutsch: gesittet · Italiano: educato · 日本語: 礼儀正しい
How do you pronounce civilised?
It is pronounced /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/.
How do you use civilised in a sentence?
Let’s have a civilised conversation. Their disagreement remained civilised throughout the meeting.
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