civilly /ˈsɪv.əl.i/ adverb2 •In a civil manner; politely.‘I beg your pardon, Dr. Lanyon,’ he replied civilly enough. ‘What you say is very well founded; and my impatience has shown its heels to my politeness.[…]’ — 1886 •(no longer used) In a manner befitting a citizen. formsmore civilly · most civilly
