CIVILLY Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

civilly

adverb

Definition of civilly

as in courteously

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Recent Examples of civilly Trump separately was found civilly liable by another Manhattan federal court jury for having defamed Carroll. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 29 June 2026 The seven-person jury deliberated for about eight hours over two days before finding Banken and several of his companies civilly liable for violating the Minnesota Human Rights Act. — Andy Mannix, ProPublica, 23 June 2026 Hall’s dexterity with finicky varietals is on full display with his entry level Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (both civilly priced at $40 and $45 respectively). — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 In April, Murekezi was ordered civilly committed as mentally ill. — Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for civilly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilly

Adverb

Two inspectors knocked on doors and spoke courteously to surprised visitors who displayed booking contracts on their phones, the inspectors’ bodycam footage showed.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
When a visitor arrives in a classroom, a classroom ambassador welcomes them, introduces himself and the subject being taught, and courteously asks for the visitor’s name and affiliation.

— Walter Fields, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026

Definition of courteously

Adverb

Everyone here almost too respectfully gives one another their turn to speak, the conversation rarely fomenting into argument or overlapping chatter.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2026
Without becoming defensive or overly apologetic, respectfully reinforce that your decision has already been made.

— Jasmine Johnson, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026