Urbanity
Pronunciation : Ur*ban"i*ty
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. urbanitas; cf. F. urbanit?.]
Definition : 1. 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.
2. Polite wit; facetiousness. [Obs.] Dryden. Raillery in the sauce of civil entertainment; and without some such tincture of urbanity, good humor falters. L'Estrange.
Syn. -- Politeness; suavity; affability; courtesy.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913