courteouslanguage
nounUK /ˈkɜːtiəs ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
US /ˈkɝːtiəs ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
Polite words you use to show respect to others.
Using courteouslanguage like please and thank you makes people happy.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A formal way of speaking used in official or business settings.
The manager used courteouslanguage in the email to the client.
3. Words chosen carefully to avoid hurting someone's feelings.
She used courteouslanguage when telling him about the mistake.
4. Language that follows social rules of politeness in a culture.
Learning courteouslanguage helps travelers make friends abroad.