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civility Synonyms

Another word for civility

Choosing another word for civility depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech.

Usage Example

"Despite their strong political disagreements, the candidates maintained an atmosphere of mutual courtesy throughout the debate."

Strongest
courtesy
politeness
Strong
decorum
propriety
comity
respectfulness
urbanity
affability
graciousness
cordiality

• noun (Context 2)

Polite remarks or conventional expressions of courtesy exchanged in social interaction (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"After exchanging a few brief civilities in the lobby, the negotiators proceeded directly to the conference room."

Strongest
pleasantry
Strong
amenity
courtesy
nicety
formality
Weak
greeting

Opposites of civility

The opposite of civility shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

incivility
discourtesy
rudeness
impoliteness
insult
snub
disrespect
slight
See all opposites of civility

• Nearby Words

civics
civil
civilian
civility
civilization
civilizational
civilize

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Civility. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/civility
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