urbanity

[ur-ban-i-tee]

noun

plural

urbanities 

1. the quality of being urbane; refined courtesy or politeness; suavity.

   He was the last word in urbanity.

2. urbanities, civilities or amenities.

3. the quality or state of being urban.

urbanity

/ ɜːˈbænɪtɪ /

noun

1. the quality of being urbane

2. (usually plural) civilities or courtesies

Word History and Origins

Origin of urbanity¹

From the Latin word urbānitās, dating back to 1525–35. See urbane, -ity

Example Sentences

Nature and urbanity uncomfortably thrust together — part of the allure and danger of Los Angeles.

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At that point, all of the affluence, urbanity and privilege in the world wasn’t much good.

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Making the role his own with his distinctive blend of solemn gravity and ironic urbanity, Parsons is the standout in the cast.

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In challenging conventional views of urbanity, the Sex Pistols demonstrate their willingness to break away from established norms and venture into uncharted territory, both musically and ideologically.

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I thought of the words "the urbanity of evil."

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