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urbanity

[ ur-ban-i-tee ]

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

/ ÉœËˈ²úæ²Ôɪ³Ùɪ /

noun

  1. the quality of being urbane
  2. usually plural civilities or courtesies
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of urbanity1

From the Latin word ³Ü°ù²úÄå²Ô¾±³ÙÄå²õ, dating back to 1525–35. See urbane, -ity
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Nature and urbanity uncomfortably thrust together — part of the allure and danger of Los Angeles.

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At that point, all of the affluence, urbanity and privilege in the world wasn’t much good.

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Making the role his own with his distinctive blend of solemn gravity and ironic urbanity, Parsons is the standout in the cast.

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In challenging conventional views of urbanity, the Sex Pistols demonstrate their willingness to break away from established norms and venture into uncharted territory, both musically and ideologically.

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I thought of the words "the urbanity of evil."

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