civilly
[siv-uh-lee]
- politely; courteously.
- in accordance with civil law.
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Origin of civilly
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Examples from the Web for civilly
Contemporary Examples
But it is unfortunate that people feel the need to disrupt a gathering where they could peacefully and civilly ask questions.
Historical Examples
She greeted me civilly and pressed the Doctor's hand warmly.
The Works of Whittier, Volume V (of VII)John Greenleaf Whittier
"No, Mr. Graham's not in at present," Duncan told him civilly.
The Fortune HunterLouis Joseph Vance
"We are all religious in our several ways," said Casanova civilly.
Casanova's HomecomingArthur Schnitzler
"There's no flies to be had at this time of night, miss," he said, civilly enough.
Henry DunbarM. E. Braddon
The Ogre received him as civilly as an Ogre could do, and made him sit down.
The Fairy Tales of Charles PerraultCharles Perrault
Word Origin and History for civilly
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