Antonyms for civilly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : siv-uh-lee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɪv ə li

Definition of civilly

Origin : 1550s, "with reference to citizenship or civil matters," also "in a well-bred manner;" from civil + -ly (2).

As in peacefully : adv without making trouble
As in pleasantly : adv courteously
As in politely : adv thoughtfully
As in socially : adv with regard to polite society

Example sentences :

She greeted me civilly and pressed the Doctor's hand warmly.
Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume V (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier

"No, Mr. Graham's not in at present," Duncan told him civilly.
Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance

"We are all religious in our several ways," said Casanova civilly.
Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler

"There's no flies to be had at this time of night, miss," he said, civilly enough.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

The Ogre received him as civilly as an Ogre could do, and made him sit down.
Extract from : « The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault » by Charles Perrault

“Howdy,” he civilly replied to a friendly greeting from Mr. Howell.
Extract from : « The Boy Settlers » by Noah Brooks

As it is, I think I will remove my patronage to a firm which will treat me civilly.
Extract from : « Love Among the Chickens » by P. G. Wodehouse

If he had civilly asked me to black his boots, I would have done it.
Extract from : « Down The River » by Oliver Optic

He had spoken quite as civilly to Mr. Davoren half an hour before.
Extract from : « Lady Bountiful » by George A. Birmingham

I greet them civilly, I supply requisitions when backed by authority; again, what will you?
Extract from : « Rita » by Laura E. Richards

Synonyms for civilly

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