Civil Definition
civil
- adjective
- applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military; "civil authorities"
- not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others; "even if he didn't like them he should have been civil"- W.S. Maugham
- of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state; "civil affairs"; "civil strife"; "civil disobedience"; "civil branches of government"
- of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals; "civil rights"; "civil liberty"; "civic duties"; "civic pride"
- (of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life; "the civil calendar"; "a civil day begins at mean midnight"
- of or in a condition of social order; "civil peoples"
"Civil" in song lyrics
See how civil is used in real songs:
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"Now be gracious, these minstools turn a bully's psycho civil"
Aesop Rock — Commencement at the Obedience Academy -
"Few would clue the crew into the civil"
Aesop Rock — No City -
"make you civil"
Eightball & MJG — Ballin' G's
Words that rhyme with civil
Usage tips for "civil"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "civil" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for civil to find words that pair well.