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civilized

The word “civilized” has 3 syllables: civ-i-lized

It's pronounced as /ˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

What is synonym and antonym for civilized?

In the thesaurus, “civilized” has 34 synonyms and 31 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for civilized along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for civilized

Antonyms for civilized

Meanings of civilized

  • verb
    1. To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.
    2. To introduce or impose the standards of one civilisation upon another civilization, group or person, arguably with the intent of achieving a perceived higher standard of behavior.
    3. To bring from a state of savagery to an educated or refined state.
  • adjective
    1. Having a highly developed society or culture.
    2. Showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement; humane, reasonable, ethical.
    3. Marked by refinement in taste and manners.

Example Sentences

  • People in this city are generally well-mannered and civilized.
  • The team worked hard to create a more civilized and organized community.
  • Reading and education help in becoming a civilized individual.
  • Despite the harsh environment, the settlers maintained a civilized lifestyle.
  • Laws are necessary to keep society civilized and orderly.

On this page you'll find 65 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to civilized, such as: accomplished, backwoods, barbaric, barbarous, boorish, cerebral, churlish.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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