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uncivilly

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In an uncivil manner; discourteously; rudely.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in an uncivil manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he treats his former wife uncivilly

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: civilly

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English uncivil Middle English -ly English -ly English uncivilly From uncivil + -ly.