See Also: civilized(dictionary)

civilized (oh)



a civilized society is well organized and developed, and has fair laws and customs
-see also civilization civilization
::Such things should not be allowed to happen in a civilized society.
pleasant and comfortable
-see also civilized civilized
::'This is very civilized,' she said, lying back in the sun with a gin and tonic.
behaving in a polite sensible way instead of getting angry
::Let's try and be civilized about this, shall we?
a civilized hour
a time that is not too early in the morning
::Can't we have the meeting at a more civilized hour?