# civilly

> English word · Adverb · IPA /ˈsɪv.əl.i/ · frequency rank #58,595

## Definitions
1. In a civil manner; politely.
2. In a manner befitting a citizen.

## Etymology
From Middle English cyvyly, equivalent to civil + -ly.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/civilly