urbanity
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urbanity (ɜːˈbænɪtɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -ties | |
| 1. | the quality of being urbane |
| 2. | (usually plural) civilities or courtesies |
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Urbanity
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
Example sentences
In political life, he kept his ambition well buried under layers of diffidence and urbanity.
The chief was remarkable for his integrity and trustworthiness, and the uniformity of his urbanity and good habits.
The general development density in the first phase of construction provided an air of urbanity amidst the semi-rural setting.
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