adjective
- having an advanced or developed society and culture
- showing good manners and politeness; well-behaved
- comfortable and pleasant, with modern conveniences
Examples
- Ancient Greece is considered one of the most civilized societies in history.
- Please try to have a civilized discussion about this topic.
- The hotel offered all the civilized comforts we needed after camping.
- She believed that civilized people should always say please and thank you.
- The civilized world was shocked by the news.
- Let's handle this disagreement in a civilized manner.
- After weeks in the wilderness, they were eager to return to civilized life.