01 n. The quality or state of being urbane; civility or courtesy of manners; politeness; refinement.
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The quality or state of being urbane; civility or courtesy of manners; politeness; refinement.“The marquis did the honors of his house with the urbanity of his country.” — W. Irving.
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2.
Polite wit; facetiousness.[Obs.]“Raillery in the sauce of civil entertainment; and without some such tincture of urbanity, good humor falters.” — L'Estrange.
Syn.
Politeness; suavity; affability; courtesy.