Synonyms for urbanely

Grammar : Adv

Spell : ur-beyn

Phonetic Transcription : ɜrˈbeɪn

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Définition of urbanely

Origin : 1530s, "of or relating to cities or towns," from Middle French urbain (14c.), from Latin urbanus "belonging to a city," also "citified, elegant" (see urban). The meaning "having the manners of townspeople, courteous, refined" is first attested 1620s. Urbanity in this sense is recorded from 1530s. For sense connection, cf. human/humane.

As in politely : adv thoughtfully

Example sentences :

Urbanely he desired to have the honour of being acquainted with their names.
Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini

Urbanely he handed her into the coach, and, after her, her woman.
Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini

“Monsieur is doubtless a great traveller,” he remarked, urbanely.
Extract from : « The Traitors » by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim

All was smoothly, exquisitely polished: urbanely, beautifully French.
Extract from : « The Genius » by Margaret Horton Potter

"I could have let the carabinieri take you to prison," he said urbanely.
Extract from : « The Lure of the Mask » by Harold MacGrath

"Please choose a position among these ladies," said Foyle urbanely.
Extract from : « The Grell Mystery » by Frank Froest

Mr. Soloman urbanely touches her on the arm—begs she will keep her seat.
Extract from : « An Outcast » by F. Colburn Adams

"We know what we know, Monsieur Peyrolles," he said, urbanely.
Extract from : « The Duke's Motto » by Justin Huntly McCarthy

Since the essay is urbanely personal, it does not take itself too seriously.
Extract from : « Expository Writing » by Mervin James Curl

"Eet is for warning," said "The Wonderful Whalley" urbanely.
Extract from : « The Flying Death » by Samuel Hopkins Adams

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