urbanities
Cultured social graces
Urbanities is the plural of urbanity, referring to instances or qualities of refined courtesy and polished social manner.
The word suggests sophisticated civility associated with city life and cosmopolitan culture: He observed all the expected urbanities of diplomatic conversation.
The term can also refer to the amenities and pleasures of urban living.
Respectful, considerate behavior
- politenessCourteous, respectful conduct
- graciousnessCourteous, kind demeanor
- tactfulnessSkill in sensitive situations
- considerationCareful thought or compensation
cordiality · decorum · propriety · manners · etiquette · protocol · refinement · respectfulness
Elegance of manner
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- worldlinessSecular, experienced outlook
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- savoir-faireInstinctive social competence
suavity · cultivation · taste · discernment · culture · style · finesse · panache
Large important city
- downtownCentral business district
- skyscrapersExtremely tall urban buildings
- streetscapeUrban corridor's appearance
- boulevardsBroad, tree-lined streets
avenues · sidewalks · pedestrians · subway · commute · traffic · congestion · nightlife
courtesy
Respectful, considerate behavior
- politenessCourteous, respectful conduct
- graciousnessCourteous, kind demeanor
- tactfulnessSkill in sensitive situations
consideration · cordiality · decorum · propriety · manners · etiquette · protocol · refinement · respectfulness · deference
refinement
Elegance of manner
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- worldlinessSecular, experienced outlook
- polishSmooth by rubbing
savoir-faire · suavity · cultivation · taste · discernment · culture · style · finesse · panache · cosmopolitanism
metropolis
Large important city
- downtownCentral business district
- skyscrapersExtremely tall urban buildings
- streetscapeUrban corridor's appearance
boulevards · avenues · sidewalks · pedestrians · subway · commute · traffic · congestion · nightlife · boroughs
urbanitiescrudities
Uncooked veggies; coarseness
coarseness · boorishness · vulgarity · uncouthness · gracelessness
urbanitiesrusticities
Traits of countryside life
provincialisms · peasantries · simplicity · naivety · unsophistication
urban, suburban, urbane, suburbs, suburbia, urbanity, urbanization, urbanize, urbanites