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любе́зность — meaning in English

lyubeznost

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English meaning

  • civility noun Polite, courteous behaviour, especially toward people you disagree with.
  • compliment noun A remark expressing praise, admiration or approval of someone or something.
  • favor noun (US spelling; UK "favour") A kind or helpful act done for someone.
  • kindness noun The quality of being kind; a caring, generous, and considerate nature.
  • pleasantry noun A casual, courteous remark.

Senses

любе́зность is used for these senses in English:

  • civility Speech or behaviour that is fit for civil interactions; politeness, courtesy. [from 16th c.]
  • compliment An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.
  • favor A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).
  • kindness The state of being kind.
  • pleasantry (sometimes, proscribed) A casual, courteous remark.

compliment — full definition

  1. noun A remark expressing praise, admiration or approval of someone or something.
  2. verb To tell someone that you admire or approve of them or something they have done.
  3. noun Polite greetings or good wishes conveyed to someone, especially in formal or written form.

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