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civilized
UK
/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/
US
/ˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/
civilized
Past Simple
civilized
Past Participle
Used only as the simple past tense and past participle of the verb "civilize".
Definitions
The teacher civilized her students through literature and debate.
more civilized
Comp.
most civilized
Super.
UK
/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/
US
/ˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/
Translations
The discussion was very civilized and productive.
Обсуждение было очень цивилизованным и продуктивным.
Additional translations
Definitions
The museum displayed artifacts from a highly civilized society.
The debate was conducted in a civilized manner, with each participant respecting the other's viewpoint.
Despite the heated argument, they managed to remain civilized throughout the discussion.
UK
/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/
US
/ˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/
Functions as the past participle of the verb "civilize" and is used attributively.
Definitions
After years of contact with traders, the once-isolated islanders became a civilized community.
civilized
Past Simple
civilized
Past Simple
civilized
Past Participle
civilizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪz/
US
/ˈsɪv.ə.laɪz/
Translations
Efforts to civilize the remote tribe were met with resistance.
Попытки цивилизовать отдаленное племя встретили сопротивление.
Additional translations
Definitions
The missionaries aimed to civilize the indigenous tribes by introducing them to Western education and religion.
The boarding school was known for its efforts to civilize unruly students through strict discipline and etiquette lessons.