noun
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the quality of being urbane
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(usually plural) civilities or courtesies
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of urbanity
From the Latin word urbānitās, dating back to 1525–35. See urbane, -ity
Example Sentences
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But affluence and urbanity haven’t always played decisive roles.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025
The brand is a "superb combination of urbanity, hedonism and undeniable luxury," L'Oreal chief executive Nicolas Hieronimus said.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2023
I thought of the words "the urbanity of evil."
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2023
It offered an accessible urbanity, a kind of cosmopolitanism for the common folk.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2023
While giving expression to lessons applicable to all men, he in this way seems to address each reader individually, with the urbanity of a friend rather than the solemnity of a preacher.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" by Various
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