courteousphrasing
nounUK /ˈkɜːtiəsˌfreɪzɪŋ/
US /ˈkɝːtiəsˌfreɪzɪŋ/
Words you choose to say something in a polite and kind way.
Using courteousphrasing, she asked her brother to please turn down the music.
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2. The habit of speaking politely in everyday conversation.
His courteousphrasing made him popular with customers.
3. A style of writing that shows respect to the reader.
The letter's courteousphrasing softened the bad news.
4. The act of rephrasing a rude remark into a gentle one.
With quick courteousphrasing, she turned the complaint into a request.