urbanity

n. [ L. urbanitas; cf. F. urbanité. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. The quality or state of being urbane; civility or courtesy of manners; politeness; refinement. [ 1913 Webster ]

The marquis did the honors of his house with the urbanity of his country. W. Irving. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Polite wit; facetiousness. [ Obs. ] Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

Raillery in the sauce of civil entertainment; and without some such tincture of urbanity, good humor falters. L'Estrange. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Politeness; suavity; affability; courtesy. [ 1913 Webster ]