ве́жливый — meaning in English
vezhlivyy
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English meaning
- civil adj Relating to ordinary citizens and government, as opposed to the military or religion.
- 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.
- urbane adj Describing a person, usually a man, who is well-mannered, courteous and smoothly charming.
Senses
ве́жливый is used for these senses in English:
- civil (comparable) Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner; avoiding displays of hostility.
- courteous Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.
- gentle Polite and respectful rather than rude.
- polite Well-mannered, civilized.
- urbane Of a person (usually a man): having refined manners; courteous, polite, suave.
civil — full definition
- adj Relating to ordinary citizens and government, as opposed to the military or religion.
- adj Polite and reasonably courteous, without being warm or friendly.
- adj Relating to private disputes between citizens, as opposed to criminal law.
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