Words · Very common
civil
/ˈsɪvəl/ · 5 letters · 4 distinct letters
- adjective
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
civil authorities
- adjective
not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others;, W.S. Maugham
even if he didn't like them he should have been civil
- adjective
of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state
civil affairs
- adjective
of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals
civil rights
- adjective
(of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life
the civil calendar