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ве́жлив — meaning in English

vezhliv

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English meaning

  • affable adj Friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner.
  • civil adj Relating to ordinary citizens and government, as opposed to the military or religion.
  • complaisant adj Willing to do what pleases others; obliging; agreeable.
  • courteous adj Polite and considerate toward others.
  • gentle adj Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
  • polite adj Showing good manners and consideration for others.
  • respectful adj Showing consideration, courtesy, and regard for someone or something.
  • urbane adj Of a person (usually a man): having refined manners; courteous, polite, suave.

Senses

ве́жлив is used for these senses in English:

  • affable Receiving others kindly and conversing with them in a free and friendly manner; friendly, courteous, sociable.
  • civil (comparable) Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner; avoiding displays of hostility.
  • complaisant (archaic) Polite; showing respect.
  • courteous Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.
  • gentle Polite and respectful rather than rude.
  • polite Well-mannered, civilized.
  • respectful Marked or characterized by respect
  • urbane Of a person (usually a man): having refined manners; courteous, polite, suave.

civil — full definition

  1. adj Relating to ordinary citizens and government, as opposed to the military or religion.
  2. adj Polite and reasonably courteous, without being warm or friendly.
  3. adj Relating to private disputes between citizens, as opposed to criminal law.

Related Bulgarian words