1. courteous and refined manners; polite social behavior
Usage: formal; plural form of urbanity
2. the quality or condition of being urban; city-like characteristics
Usage: formal; less common usage

Examples

• The diplomat’s urbanities impressed everyone at the formal dinner.
• She was known for her social urbanities and gracious hosting.
• His lack of basic urbanities made him unsuitable for the position.
• The finishing school taught young ladies the urbanities expected in society.
• Despite his wealth, he possessed none of the urbanities of refined society.
• The contrast between rural simplicity and metropolitan urbanities was striking.