civilised

[US]/'sivilaizd/
[UK]/ˈsɪvəˌlaɪzd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. civilized, not barbaric, polite, cultured.
Word Forms
Past Tensecivilised
Past Participlecivilised

Phrases & Collocations

civilised society

civilised behavior

culturally civilised

civilised manner

socially civilised

Example Sentences

to be civilised towards others

Real-world Examples

Born in a civilised family, Anne was delicately nurtured.

Source: IELTS Vocabulary: Category Recognition

But the desire for approbation is perhaps the most deeply seated instinct of civilised man.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

For once, we can eat when civilised people eat, so don't be late back.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 6

Algernon. It is perfectly phrased! and quite as true as any observation in civilised life should be.

Source: Not to be taken lightly.

The consumer filth and monoculture of the “civilised” world had depressed him ever since the writing of “Tristes Tropiques”.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

Now, if you can all put your swords away, perhaps we can finish our dinner in a civilised manner.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 5

Let's keep things civilised, shall we, ladies?

Source: Silk Season 2

The first deals with the civilising forces of the future.

Source: Haida Gaobule

The Belgian Congo joined other European colonies in Africa where wanton extraction was to be replaced by a supposedly civilising mission.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

I'd make him ride in that car like a civilised man or stay at home.

Source: The Sound and the Fury

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