urbanity

• Существительное, обозначающее изысканную вежливость и элегантность манер, а также качество и характер жизни в городе.

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

uncountable

1. Polished courtesyC1formal

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

   Изысканная учтивость

   • 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.

   Synonymscourtesydecorumelegancegracegraciousnesspolishpolitenessrefinementsophisticationsuavity

   Antonymsbarbarismboorishnesscoarsenessdiscourtesyimpolitenessrudenessuncouthnessvulgarity

2. City life characterC1formal

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

   Городской характер

   • 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.

   Antonymsprovincialismrusticity