CIVILLY Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

civilly

adverb

Definition of civilly

as in courteously

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Recent Examples of civilly 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 The bill also says that those blocking a road could also be held civilly liable for damages. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 25 Mar. 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

By then, von Stroheim had offered his services to the French army, which thanked him politely but declined.

— Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026
Sight and sound are the two senses that dominate any media-watching experience, and bad audio is enough to make your guests cringe and politely decline your next watch-party invitation.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026

Definition of politely

Adverb

Those qualities, combined with nearly twenty years of courtroom experience, have prepared me to serve fairly, respectfully, and impartially as a County Court Judge.

— Schnelle Tonge, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2026
Sheinbaum did her best to respectfully downplay the significance of the former president’s screed.

— Tim Golden, ProPublica, 13 July 2026