urbanity

• Substantiv, das die feine Höflichkeit und Eleganz im Umgang und in den Manieren bezeichnet sowie die Lebensart und das Wesen des städtischen Lebens.

A noun referring to polished courtesy and elegance of manner, or the quality and character of life in a city or town.

unzählbar

1. Polished courtesyC1formal

   Refined and elegant behavior, politeness, and sophistication in manner.

   Vornehme Höflichkeit

   • His urbanity made him a favorite at diplomatic gatherings.
   • She handled the awkward situation with remarkable urbanity.
   • The host's urbanity put all the guests at ease.

   Synonymecourtesydecorumelegancegracegraciousnesspolishpolitenessrefinementsophisticationsuavity

   Antonymebarbarismboorishnesscoarsenessdiscourtesyimpolitenessrudenessuncouthnessvulgarity

2. City life characterC1formal

   The quality, style, or character associated with living in a city or town.

   Städtischer Charakter

   • The urbanity of the neighborhood was evident in its bustling streets and cafes.
   • He missed the urbanity of London after moving to the countryside.
   • The architecture reflected the urbanity of the modern metropolis.

   Antonymeprovincialismrusticity