CIVILLY Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

civilly

adverb

Definition of civilly

as in courteously

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Recent Examples of civilly In April, Murekezi was ordered civilly committed as mentally ill. — Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026 The difference was that in Simpson’s case, his whole home had been searched by the feds—and with the help of the private company that would later sue him civilly. — ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026 If the drivers are employees, then the parent company is civilly liable for the acts of their employees. — Sam Schulz, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2026 Bondi's animal welfare initiative appears to focus its efforts heavily on criminal enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act, even though most of the law is enforced civilly, experts said. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for civilly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilly

Adverb

Two inspectors knocked on doors and spoke courteously to surprised visitors who displayed booking contracts on their phones, the inspectors’ bodycam footage showed.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
When a visitor arrives in a classroom, a classroom ambassador welcomes them, introduces himself and the subject being taught, and courteously asks for the visitor’s name and affiliation.

— Walter Fields, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026

Definition of courteously

Adverb

Most failures are administrative, and most people fix them when asked politely.

— George Kapernaros, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Early automotive lamps were less like searchlights and more like dim lanterns politely suggesting that there may or may not be a vehicle present.

— Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of politely

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While the traditional Swedish version, called a prinsesstårta, typically features a layer of raspberry jam and a bright green marzipan coating, Sant Ambroeus’ iteration is respectfully remixed for a more metropolitan crowd.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Soon There is an art to respectfully negotiating on prices at estate sales, Robbins explains, and asking for a discount too soon isn’t the way to go.

— Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 31 July 2026