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urbanity

American  
[ur-ban-i-tee] / ɜrˈbæn ɪ ti /

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 British  
/ ɜːˈbænɪtɪ /

noun

  1. the quality of being urbane

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 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

The dresses they wore were either creations or makeshifts, but their urbanity was as solidly enamelled as their hair was waved or marcelled.

From San Crist?bal de la Habana by Hergesheimer, Joseph

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