civilly

civilly
adverb Date: 15th century 1. in terms of civil rights, law, or matters <
civilly dead
>
2. in a civil manner ; politely

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  • civilly — adverb in a civil manner he treats his former wife civilly • Ant: ↑uncivilly • Derived from adjective: ↑civil …   Useful english dictionary

  • civilly — /siv euh lee/, adv. 1. politely; courteously. 2. in accordance with civil law. [1400 50; late ME. See CIVIL, LY] * * * …   Universalium

  • civilly — adverb in a civil manner …   Wiktionary

  • civilly — civ|il|ly [ sıvıli ] adverb in a polite way, especially without being friendly …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • civilly — adv. mannerly, politely, courteously …   English contemporary dictionary

  • civilly — civ·il·ly …   English syllables

  • civilly — UK [ˈsɪvəlɪ] / US [ˈsɪvɪlɪ] adverb in a polite way, especially without being friendly …   English dictionary

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