URBANITY


Meaning of URBANITY in English

ˌərˈbanəd.ē, ə̄ˈb-, əiˈb-, -nətē, -i noun

( -es )

Etymology: Middle French & Latin; Middle French urbanité quality of being urbane, from Latin urbanitat-, urbanitas urban life, from urbanus urban + -itat-, -itas -ity

1.

a. : the quality or state of being urbane

b. urbanities plural : suavely gracious acts or conduct

2. : the condition of being urban ; also : urban life

3. : well-bred and polished conversation especially when light and witty

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.