Definition of “civilised”

From what I have seen, Mr Allawi is educated, understanding and civilised.

I couldn't hear what he was saying, only the Mozart that was on low, that was reaching its civilised crescendo.

It was a tragedy, she said, and a matter of cold-blooded, ruthless disregard for human, civilised values.

Musica da Camera makes a vital and essential contribution to intelligent and civilised musical life.

Sympathetic and soft reporting of terrorist crimes undermines the safety of the civilised society.

The civilised hum of conversation in the bar stopped abruptly.

They are a civilised people who cannot tolerate these un-Islamic acts.

They called it `civilisation,' meaning a transformation of society from primitive barbarism to a civilised `polite' state.

We knew each other far too well to argue in a civilised manner.