— civilizedness /siv"euh luy'zid nis, -luyzd'/ , n.
/siv"euh luyzd'/ , adj.
1. having an advanced or humane culture, society, etc.
2. polite; well-bred; refined.
3. of or pertaining to civilized people: The civilized world must fight ignorance.
4. easy to manage or control; well organized or ordered: The car is quiet and civilized, even in sharp turns.
[ 1605-15; CIVILIZE + -ED 2 ]