civil
adjective/ˈsɪvəl/
Frequency rank: #958 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to ordinary citizens; or polite and not rude.
Example sentence
Despite his anger, he remained calm and civil in his responses.
Synonyms & related words
- polite
- courteous
- respectful
- mannerly
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