Citified

/ˈsɪtɪfaɪd/
adjective

Related to the city, urban-like or sophisticated in manners due to city living.

His fashion statement and etiquette became citified after he moved to New York.
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  • citified manner
  • citified behavior
adjective

Not belonging to or characteristic of the countryside.

Their citified house looked out of place in the middle of the farmland.
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Often appears as...

  • citified architecture
  • citified attire
adjective

Related to the city, urban-like or sophisticated in manners due to city living.

His fashion statement and etiquette became citified after he moved to New York.
Visual representation of "citified" - Related to the city, urban-like or sophisticated in manners due to city living

Often appears as...

  • citified manner
  • citified behavior
adjective

Not belonging to or characteristic of the countryside.

Their citified house looked out of place in the middle of the farmland.
Visual representation of "citified" - Not belonging to or characteristic of the countryside

Often appears as...

  • citified architecture
  • citified attire
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City Influence

Refers to things or behavior that show the influence of city life, often seen as stylish or modern.

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After years in the capital, his once casual wardrobe was now decidedly citified.
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Sophistication

Indicates a level of sophistication or polish acquired from urban living, which might seem out of place elsewhere.

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Her citified tastes in food and art were noticeable when she visited her hometown.
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Perception Shift

Can imply a change in someone's lifestyle or outlook after moving to or embracing city life.

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He developed a citified perception of time, always rushing and scheduling everything.
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Quote examples

Henry Mancini

American Composer

I play citified Count Basie piano. As few notes as possible, my left hand in my pocket, that kind of stuff.
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Quote examples

Henry Mancini

American Composer

I play citified Count Basie piano. As few notes as possible, my left hand in my pocket, that kind of stuff.
Portrait of Henry Mancini
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