civilized 1 of 2

civilized

2 of 2

verb

past tense of civilize
as in cultivated

Synonyms & Similar Words

Examples Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of civilized
Adjective
When And Where On Monday To See It At Its Best See The Comet And A Supermoon-Saturn Eclipse: The Night Sky This Week The top half of the draw was much more civilized with no real upsets to the 16’s. Todd Boss, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 With themes of slavery, bloody vengeance and the greed of the civilized, Larison’s own storytelling likewise draws on ancestral predecessors, including tribal origin stories and religious texts. Alan Scherstuhl, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024 The true indicator of Chef Jonathan Benno’s culinary superiority is the approachable refinement and very civilized menu he’s created. John Mariani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 It‘s the civilized, patriarchal world that drives her to drink—and Shauna to despair, and Taissa to compartmentalize her political aspirations into one box and, er, blood sacrifice into another. Judy Berman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for civilized 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilized
Adjective
  • In the beginning, buttermilk was merely the liquid left behind after churning cultured butter.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Imagine what a more cultured football thinker might have created with such resources.
    Michael Cox, The Athletic, 1 July 2024
Verb
  • However, the species favors the Tree of Heaven and wild and cultivated grapes.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Rather than viewing life-work balance as an unattainable ideal, TCM reframes it as a dynamic process—one that can be cultivated through mindful attention to the body’s rhythms and natural cycles.
    Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • The rich, densely woven texture is complimented by a harmonious structure with polished tannins and elegance at the finish.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Stander believes the auction car was fitted with a polished Vortech supercharger by the previous owner about eight years ago.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Bill Freeman is being remembered as an accomplished businessman and powerhouse Democratic donor following news of his death on Sunday.
    Nate Rau, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Hope Horner is an accomplished entrepreneur and the award-winning CEO of Lemonlight, a production company based in LA.
    Hope Horner, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024

Thesaurus Entries Near civilized

Cite this Entry

“Civilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilized. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on civilized

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!