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Civilized

🔄 Synonyms of "Civilized"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

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refinednoun(of processes) Developed, improved.
genteelPolite and well-mannered.
cultivated(of a person) cultured, refined, educated
humaneHaving or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate.
advancedAt or close to the state of the art.
culturedLearned in the ways of civilized society; civilized; refined.
civilnoun(comparable) Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner; avoiding displays of hostility.
politeverbWell-mannered, civilized.

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noncivilizedNot civilized.

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culturedLearned in the ways of civilized society; civilized; refined.
cultivated(of a person) cultured, refined, educated
politeWell-mannered, civilized.
genteelPolite and well-mannered.
refined(of processes) Developed, improved.
humaneHaving or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate.
civilnoun(comparable) Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner; avoiding displays of hostility.
advancedAt or close to the state of the art.
civilizationalPertaining to or arising from civilization
moralOf or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially for teaching right behaviour.
enlightenedEducated or informed.
civilizationnounAn organized culture encompassing many communities, often on the scale of a nation or a people; a stage or system of social, political, or technical development.
culturenounThe arts, customs, lifestyles, background, and habits that characterize humankind, or a particular society or nation.
decentAppropriate; suitable for the circumstances.
culturalnounPertaining to culture.
civicnounOf or relating to the citizen, or of good citizenship and its rights and duties.
gentleTender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
mingnoun(UK, Ireland, slang) To be unattractive (person or object).
civilianNot related to the military, police or other governmental professions.
civilisedNon-Oxford British English spelling of civilized.

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