The meaning of Urbane

adjective

Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters.

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Civil aviation

adjective

Of or relating to the ordinary people of a country, rather than members of religious organizations or the military

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These helicopters are for rescue and other civil use., we were married in a civil ceremony., civil …

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Relating to legal disagreements between people or businesses, rather than criminal activities

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Civil action/lawsuit/case, etc. the chapter 11 action suspended a civil trial in which two plaintif…

adjective

At an advanced stage of social and cultural development.

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A civilized society

verb

Bring (a place or people) to a stage of social and cultural development considered to be more advanced.

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Both countries feel they have a mission to civilize the world

adjective

Having a well-developed way of life and social systems

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“a civilized society allows for tolerance,” he said., civilized behavior, a civilized vacation

adjective

Polite, respectful, or considerate in manner.

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She was courteous and obliging to all

adjective

Polite and showing respect

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The ticket clerk was courteous and helpful.

adjective

Refined and well educated.

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He was a remarkably cultivated and educated man

verb

Prepare and use (land) for crops or gardening.

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The peasants who cultivated the land became its owners

adjective

Well educated

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A cultivated accent

adjective

Characterized by refined taste and manners and good education.

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A cultured and intelligent man

verb

Maintain (tissue cells, bacteria, etc.) in conditions suitable for growth.

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Several investigators have attempted to culture biliary cells

adjective

Confident, stylish, and charming (typically used of a man).

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All the men looked debonair and handsome in white tie and tails

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Having a sophisticated charm

adjective

Having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect.

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She maintained a dignified silence

verb

Make (something) seem worthy and impressive.

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The americans had dignified their departure with a ceremony

adjective

Serious and graceful in manner or style in a way that deserves respect

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A quiet, dignified person

adjective

Graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.

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She will look elegant in black

adjective

Graceful and attractive in appearance or behavior

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We met a young businesswoman, elegant in a black suit., he was known for his elegance and wit., ele…

adjective

(of words or a speaker) fluent but insincere and shallow.

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The glib phrases soon roll off the tongue

adjective

Having a composed and self-assured manner.

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Not every day you saw that poised, competent kid distressed

verb

Be or cause to be balanced or suspended.

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He poised motionless on his toes

adjective

Ready to move, or prepared and waiting for something to happen

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The lion was poised to strike., angela is a polite, poised young woman.

adjective

Shiny as a result of being rubbed.

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A polished mahogany table

verb

Make the surface of (something) smooth and shiny by rubbing it.

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Behind the bar the steward polished glasses busily

adjective

Someone who is polished is polite, graceful, and stylish

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He’s suave, polished, and charming., a polished performance

adjective

Having or showing behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people.

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They thought she was wrong but were too polite to say so

adjective

Behaving in a way that is socially correct and shows respect for other people’s feelings

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She was too polite to point out my mistake., he politely asked them to leave., with unfailing polit…

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With impurities or unwanted elements having been removed by processing.

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Refined sugar

verb

Remove impurities or unwanted elements from (a substance), typically as part of an industrial process.

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Sugar was refined by boiling it in huge iron vats

adjective

Made pure by removing unwanted material

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Regional exports include refined oil and copper., the hotel lobby reflects the refined taste of the…

adjective

Calm and in control of your emotions at all times

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She is a confident and self-possessed public speaker., she struck me as an extremely self-possessed…

adjective

Done or operating in an impressively smooth and efficient way.

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Rangers have been entertaining crowds with a slick passing game

noun

An oil slick.

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The slick is a serious threat to marine life

verb

Make (one's hair) flat, smooth, and glossy by applying water, oil, or gel to it.

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His damp hair was slicked back

adjective

Having an even and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations.

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Smooth flat rocks

verb

Give (something) a flat, regular surface or appearance.

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She smoothed out the newspaper

adverb

In a way that is without difficulties.

Usage examples:

The course of true love never did run smooth

adjective

Having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.

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A chic, sophisticated woman

verb

Make (someone or something) more sophisticated.

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Readers who have been sophisticated by modern literary practice

adjective

Having an understanding of the world and its ways, so that you are not easily fooled, and having an understanding of people and ideas without making them seem simple

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Sophisticated readers understood the book’s hidden meaning., sophisticated computer systems

adjective

Charming, confident, and elegant (typically used of a man).

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All the waiters were suave and deferential

adjective

(of a person) experienced and sophisticated.

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She was much more worldly than nora and dismissed the slur

adjective

Having to do with physical things and ordinary life

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Worldly success, she lost all her worldly possessions in the fire., he’s older and more worldly tha…

adjective

Experienced in the ways in which people behave and able to deal with most situations

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Tyler is remarkably worldly-wise for such a young girl.