noun
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the quality of being urbane
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(usually plural) civilities or courtesies
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Etymology
Origin of urbanity
From the Latin word urbānitās, dating back to 1525–35. See urbane, -ity
Example Sentences
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At that point, all of the affluence, urbanity and privilege in the world wasn’t much good.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2025
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.
From Salon ● Jan. 30, 2024
The brand is a "superb combination of urbanity, hedonism and undeniable luxury," L'Oreal chief executive Nicolas Hieronimus said.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2023
It offered an accessible urbanity, a kind of cosmopolitanism for the common folk.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 4, 2023
Mrs. Thompson's brows gathered in a stern frown; only by a visible effort could she wipe out the aspect of displeasure, and speak with careless urbanity.
From Mrs. Thompson A Novel by Maxwell, W. B. (William Babington)
We urbanities are born gritty, born resourceful and imaginative, born with a strategic mindset and born competitive, with a drive to succeed.
From Scientific American ● Apr. 22, 2022
Novelist Naomi Alderman chats with inventor Saul Griffith, composer Brian Eno exchanges urbanities with forensic architect Eyal Weizman.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 27, 2020
So several times a year they surround a common board, listen to the lighter observations of ambassadors and dignitaries, rejoicing in the amenities and urbanities of Anglo-American relations.
From Time Magazine Archive
These urbanities over, the two statesmen posed for the ubiquitous cameramen, beaming and cracking jokes in French.
From Time Magazine Archive
“I said your own room, sir,” cried this impartial father, distributing to all alike an equal share of his urbanities.
From Phoebe, Junior by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)
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