Urbanity
noun
The quality of being sophisticated and polished.
He moved with an air of urbanity that was admired by everyone.
Often appears as...
- show urbanity
- air of urbanity
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Formal
noun
The characteristic of being related to a city or town.
The urbanity of the area was evidenced by the growth of skyscrapers.
Often appears as...
- sense of urbanity
- symbol of urbanity
Usage tips
Formal
noun
The quality of being sophisticated and polished.
He moved with an air of urbanity that was admired by everyone.
Often appears as...
- show urbanity
- air of urbanity
Usage tips
Formal
noun
The characteristic of being related to a city or town.
The urbanity of the area was evidenced by the growth of skyscrapers.
Often appears as...
- sense of urbanity
- symbol of urbanity
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Behavior Focused
Urbanity refers to courteous behavior, essential in professional or formal settings.
His urbanity made the diplomatic meeting run smoothly.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Dress
Urbanity is beyond dressing well; it's about grace and good manners.
She was respected for her urbanity, always treating others kindly.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Trait
Urbanity is generally viewed positively, representing a cultured personality.
His urbanity earned him the affection of his colleagues.
Pro Tip 1/3Behavior Focused
Urbanity refers to courteous behavior, essential in professional or formal settings.
His urbanity made the diplomatic meeting run smoothly.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Dress
Urbanity is beyond dressing well; it's about grace and good manners.
She was respected for her urbanity, always treating others kindly.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Trait
Urbanity is generally viewed positively, representing a cultured personality.
His urbanity earned him the affection of his colleagues.
Pro Tip 1/3Behavior Focused
Urbanity refers to courteous behavior, essential in professional or formal settings.
His urbanity made the diplomatic meeting run smoothly.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Dress
Urbanity is beyond dressing well; it's about grace and good manners.
She was respected for her urbanity, always treating others kindly.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Trait
Urbanity is generally viewed positively, representing a cultured personality.
His urbanity earned him the affection of his colleagues.
Compare with
cultureelegancepolishpoliterefinementsophisticatedworldliness
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A 3-Part Plan to Take On...
and the importance of soils for biodiversity and all these things that can really bring about a real paradigm shift, a revolution in design, a new type of urbanity that actually is a different metabolic animal. Our cities of the future will be different metabolic systems.
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A 3-Part Plan to Take On...
and the importance of soils for biodiversity and all these things that can really bring about a real paradigm shift, a revolution in design, a new type of urbanity that actually is a different metabolic animal. Our cities of the future will be different metabolic systems.
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Virginia Postrel
American Writer
What makes a loft authentic isn't its layout or its history but its ability to give people a true home - a dwelling that reflects their personalities and aspirations, including their dreams of urbanity.
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James Norman Hall
American Author
When urbanity decays, civilization suffers and decays with it.
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Virginia Postrel
American Writer
What makes a loft authentic isn't its layout or its history but its ability to give people a true home - a dwelling that reflects their personalities and aspirations, including their dreams of urbanity.
Quote examples
James Norman Hall
American Author
When urbanity decays, civilization suffers and decays with it.
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