courteousdialogue
nounUK /ˈkɜːtiəs ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/
US /ˈkɝːtiəs ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
A polite talk between people who listen kindly to each other.
The two neighbors had a courteousdialogue about the noisy fence and solved the problem.
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2. A formal but friendly exchange of ideas between groups.
The student council held a courteousdialogue with the teachers about homework.
3. Speaking to someone in a calm and respectful way during a disagreement.
Even when they disagreed, the sisters kept a courteousdialogue.
4. A written or spoken back-and-forth that shows good manners.
The letters between the pen pals were a warm courteousdialogue.