superpolite

adj

superpolite

adj

Etymology From super- + polite.

1

Exceptionally polite.

  • In addition to the six interactive speech levels, there is a superpolite level which is no longer used in spoken Korean.2001, Ho-Min Sohn, The Korean Language:
  • There is slickness in his superpolite Southern charm — the easy, noticing compliments and smile.2002, Myra MacPherson, Long time passing: Vietnam and the haunted generation:
Derived terms
superpoliteness

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