adjective

civilised

Translation

civilized, cultured, polite

We live in a civilised society.

We live in a civilized society.

Please try to have a civilised discussion.

Please try to have a civilized discussion.

((a/an)) civilised ((noun)) An adjective describing a noun. It was a civilised debate.

Synonyms: cultured, refined, polite; Antonyms: uncivilized, barbaric, savage

Past participle of the verb 'civilise', from Latin 'civilis' (of a citizen). The '-ised' ending is common in British English.

This is the standard British spelling for the adjective. It describes a person or society that is well-mannered and developed.