civilised
Refined and polite
Civilised is the British spelling of civilized.
It describes societies, people, or behaviour that meets standards of social development, refinement, or courtesy.
A civilised society has laws and institutions; a civilised conversation remains polite and reasonable.
The word can carry condescension when used to contrast one culture against another: They considered themselves more civilised than the natives.
Used loosely, it just means pleasant or humane: Let's discuss this like civilised adults.
Helper of suffering people
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
- tolerantAccepting of differences
- enlightenedPossessing profound insight
- justFair and impartial
equitable · peaceful · nonviolent · rights · freedom · dignity · liberal · ethical
Showing respectful consideration
- mannersCustoms of polite conduct
- respectfulShowing proper regard
- graciousPleasantly kind and courteous
- tactfulSocially sensitive and careful
decorous · etiquette · considerate · cordial · dignified · chivalrous · deferential · gentlemanly
Gracefully refined, tasteful
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- cultivatedImproved through nurture
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- tastefulAesthetically appropriate and pleasing
discerning · cosmopolitan · urbane · suave · debonair · genteel · worldly · well-bred
Of recent times
- advancedFar along in development
- infrastructureBasic physical systems
- technologyApplied scientific methods
- industrialisedDeveloped manufacturing capacity
progressive · institutions · governance · law · order · democracy · sanitation · healthcare
Human creative expression
- literatureBody of written works
- philosophyStudy of fundamental truths
- museumPublic exhibit space
- gallerySpace for displaying artwork
opera · ballet · symphony · theatre · humanities · aesthetics · classicism · antiquity
humanitarian
Helper of suffering people
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
- tolerantAccepting of differences
- enlightenedPossessing profound insight
just · equitable · peaceful · nonviolent · rights · freedom · dignity · liberal · ethical · moral
courteous
Showing respectful consideration
- mannersCustoms of polite conduct
- respectfulShowing proper regard
- graciousPleasantly kind and courteous
tactful · decorous · etiquette · considerate · cordial · dignified · chivalrous · deferential · gentlemanly · ladylike
elegant
Gracefully refined, tasteful
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- cultivatedImproved through nurture
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
tasteful · discerning · cosmopolitan · urbane · suave · debonair · genteel · worldly · well-bred · savoir-faire
modern
Of recent times
- advancedFar along in development
- infrastructureBasic physical systems
- technologyApplied scientific methods
industrialised · progressive · institutions · governance · law · order · democracy · sanitation · healthcare · education
art
Human creative expression
- literatureBody of written works
- philosophyStudy of fundamental truths
- museumPublic exhibit space
gallery · opera · ballet · symphony · theatre · humanities · aesthetics · classicism · antiquity · renaissance
civilisation, uncivilised, civilisations, civilises, civilise, civilising