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What are synonyms of the word urban?

Here are some synonyms for "urban," depending on the context:

General:

* City

* Metropolitan

* Civic

* Municipal

* Town

* Built-up

* Conurbation (a continuous urban area formed by the merging of multiple towns or cities)

More specific:

* Modern (for a modern city)

* Industrial (for a city with a strong industrial base)

* Cosmopolitan (for a diverse and international city)

* Crowded (for a densely populated city)

* Fast-paced (for a city with a quick and busy lifestyle)

Opposites:

* Rural

* Country

* Suburban (which is technically between urban and rural)

* Provincial

* Outlying

The best synonym to use will depend on the specific meaning you are trying to convey.

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