Polite Correct Social Politely Behaving Well Behaved Children Courteous
This flashcard defines "politely" as an adverb describing behavior or speech that is considerate of others' feelings and socially appropriate. It can also refer to making remarks that are socially expected rather than genuine.
This flashcard defines "politely" as an adverb describing behavior or speech that is considerate of others' feelings and appropriate for the social situation. It also notes that "politely" can be used to describe making neutral or socially expected comments rather than expressing genuine feelings.
1behaving or speaking in a way that is correct for the social situation you are in, and showing that you are careful to consider other people’s needs and feelingsOPP rude, impolite: She’s always very polite. polite, well-behaved children a clear but polite requestit is polite (of somebody) to do something We left the party as soon as it was polite to do so. It’s not polite to talk with your mouth full.2you make polite conversation, remarks etc because it is considered socially correct to do this, but not necessarily because you believe what you are sayingpolite remarks/conversation/interest etc While they ate, they made polite conversation about the weather. Jan expressed polite interest in Edward’s stamp collection. I know Ian said he liked her singing, but he was only being polite.3in polite society/circles/company among people who are considered to have a good education and correct social behaviour – often used humorously: You can’t use words like that in polite company.—politely adverb: ‘Can I help you?’ she asked politely.—politeness noun [uncountable]THESAURUSpolite behaving or speaking in a way that is correct for the social situation you are in, and showing that you are careful to consider other people’s needs and feelings: · He was too polite to ask how old she was.· ‘Excuse me, sir,’ she said in a polite voice.well-mannered having good manners and knowing the correct way to behave in social situations: · She was beautifully dressed and very well-mannered.well-behaved polite and not causing any trouble – used about children or animals: · The children were very well-behaved.· Well-behaved dogs are welcome at the hotel.courteous /ˈkɜːtiəs $ ˈkɜːr-/ polite and respectful, and behaving rather formally: · The hotel staff were very courteous and helpful.· a courteous replyrespectful polite and treating someone with respect: · He was very respectful towards all my relatives.· ‘Thank you,’ he said with a respectful bow.civil polite in a formal way, especially when you do not feel very friendly towards someone: · She’d never liked her father-in-law, but she forced herself to be civil to him.· When you’ve stopped arguing, you might be able to have a civil conversation.deferential formal polite towards someone, especially because they are in a more important social position: · In those days women were expected to be deferential to men.
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politely
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有礼貌地(100%)
adv.有礼貌地；客气地；委婉地；殷勤地
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