civilly

🇺🇸 /ˈsɪvəli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈsɪvəli/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags RARE
adverb
R

in a manner that is polite and formal, but may not show a close relationship

She greeted him civilly, but there was no warmth in her voice.

R

relating to personal legal matters, not criminal law

The case was settled civilly, without going to court.

translation

adv. in a manner that is polite and formal, but may not show a close relationship; relating to personal legal matters, not criminal law