urbanity
UK/ə:'bænəti/US/ә:'bæniti/
B2
Definitions
n.
Refined courtesy and polish in manner; suave sophistication
彬彬有礼；温文尔雅；都市风度
Root Breakdown
Native Englishurbanroot
+
-itystate, quality, condition
=urbanity
The noun of urbane (not urban): urbane (suave) + -ity (the quality of) = polished courtesy, social smoothness. Like urbane, it leans on the old idea that the City refines a person's manners.
Example Sentences
- 1.
He handled the hostile questions with remarkable urbanity.
- 2.
Her urbanity made even tense negotiations feel relaxed.