Civilized

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪvəˌlaɪzd/

Definitions of civilized

adjective showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement; refined or cultured

Example Sentences

A1 People in civilized societies usually follow rules and laws.

A2 Living in a civilized country means having access to education and healthcare.

B1 Civilized behavior includes respecting others and their opinions.

B2 In a civilized society, people value diversity and equality.

C1 The debate was conducted in a civilized manner, with each side presenting their arguments respectfully.

C2 The museum displayed artifacts from ancient civilizations, showcasing their advanced and civilized way of life.

Examples of civilized in a Sentence

formal In a civilized society, people are expected to follow certain norms and rules.

informal Can you believe how civilized the new library looks?

slang I can't stand hanging out with those uncivilized people.

figurative His behavior was so uncivilized that it was like he was raised by wolves.

Grammatical Forms of civilized

• past tense: civilized
• plural: civilized
• comparative: more civilized
• superlative: most civilized
• present tense: civilize
• future tense: will civilize
• perfect tense: have civilized
• continuous tense: is civilizing
• singular: civilized
• positive degree: civilized
• infinitive: to civilize
• gerund: civilizing
• participle: civilized

Origin and Evolution of civilized

First Known Use: 1750 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'civilized' originated from the Latin word 'civilis' which means relating to citizens or a city.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe societies with organized governments and social structures, the meaning of 'civilized' has evolved to encompass notions of refinement, culture, and adherence to societal norms.