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civilized

UK
/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/
US
/ˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

Translations

civilizedverb
civilized
Past Simple
civilized
Past Participle
Used only as the simple past tense and past participle of the verb "civilize".
civilisaPassé simple du verbe « civiliser ».
The teacher civilized her students through literature and debate.
Le professeur civilisa ses élèves grâce à la littérature et au débat.
Additional translations
civiliséParticipe passé du verbe « civiliser ».
civilizedadjective
more civilized
Comp.
most civilized
Super.
UK
/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/
US
/ˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/
The museum displayed artifacts from a highly civilized society.
Le musée exposait des artefacts d’une société très civilisée.
civiliséSe dit aussi d’un comportement régi par des règles de bienséance et de respect.
The debate was conducted in a civilized manner, with each participant respecting the other's viewpoint.
Le débat s’est déroulé de manière civilisée, chaque participant respectant le point de vue de l’autre.
Additional translations
courtoisPour parler d’une attitude polie et bien élevée.
poliPlus fréquent dans le sens de « bien élevé ».
Synonyms
cultured
refined
sophisticated
polished
educated
enlightened
urbane
civil
Antonyms
uncivilized
barbaric
savage
civilizedpast participle
UK
/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/
US
/ˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/
Functions as the past participle of the verb "civilize" and is used attributively.
After years of contact with traders, the once-isolated islanders became a civilized community.
Après des années de contacts avec les marchands, les insulaires autrefois isolés sont devenus une communauté civilisée.
civilizeverb

civilized

Past Simple

civilized
Past Simple
civilized
Past Participle
civilizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪz/
US
/ˈsɪv.ə.laɪz/
civiliserSens général : rendre plus développé sur le plan social ou culturel; par extension, rendre plus poli ou plus raffiné.
The missionaries aimed to civilize the indigenous tribes by introducing them to Western education and religion.
Les missionnaires cherchaient à civiliser les tribus autochtones en leur apportant l'éducation et la religion occidentales.
Additional translations
polirSurtout pour le comportement ou les manières; registre plus restreint.
Synonyms
cultivate
refine
educate
enlighten
improve
humanize
develop
advance
Antonyms
barbarize
uncivilize

Definitions

civilizedverb
Simple past tense and past participle of civilize.
The teacher civilized her students through literature and debate.
civilizedadjective
Having a high state of culture and development both social and technological.
The museum displayed artifacts from a highly civilized society.
Marked by well-organized laws and rules about how people behave with each other.
The debate was conducted in a civilized manner, with each participant respecting the other's viewpoint.
Polite and well-mannered.
Despite the heated argument, they managed to remain civilized throughout the discussion.
civilizedpast participle
Having been brought from a primitive or less developed condition to a stage of refinement or advanced culture; made civilised.
After years of contact with traders, the once-isolated islanders became a civilized community.
civilizeverb
To bring (a place or people) to a stage of social, cultural, and moral development considered to be more advanced.
The missionaries aimed to civilize the indigenous tribes by introducing them to Western education and religion.
To educate or refine (a person or their behavior) to be more polite and well-mannered.
The boarding school was known for its efforts to civilize unruly students through strict discipline and etiquette lessons.
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