urbanity
noun
[ əːˈbanɪti ]
• courteousness and refinement of manner.
• "that polished urbanity of his"
Similar:
suaveness,
sophistication,
worldliness,
elegance,
cultivation,
culture,
civilization,
breeding,
smoothness,
polish,
refinement,
poise,
self-possession,
dignity,
courtesy,
politeness,
civility,
mannerliness,
manners,
gentlemanliness,
gallantry,
courtliness,
graciousness,
charm,
affability,
tact,
diplomacy,
soft skills,
cool,
couth,
• urban life.
• "a picture of banal urbanity"
Origin:
mid 16th century: from French urbanité or Latin urbanitas, from urbanus ‘belonging to the city’ (see urban).
