Synonyms for Civilized
Definition of civilized
adjective
- having a high state of culture and development both social and technological; "terrorist acts that shocked the civilized world"
- marked by refinement in taste and manners; "cultivated speech"; "cultured Bostonians"; "cultured tastes"; "a genteel old lady"; "polite society"
8 synonyms found
Writing tips for "civilized"
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"Civilized" in song lyrics
See how civilized is used in real songs:
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"With no alibi love is used as a guide by the civilized"
Aesop Rock f/ C-Rayz Walz — Bent Life -
"Searching for the other wise, and duties of the civilized"
Buddha Monk f/ Drunken Dragon — How Real Is Real? -
"Damnit man, I'm in the right and I'm civilized"
Brother Ali — Dorian