обходи́тельный — meaning in English
obkhoditelnyy
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English meaning
- courteous adj Polite and considerate toward others.
- debonair adj Charming, confident, and elegantly dressed, especially of a man.
- gallant adj Brave and honorable, especially in the face of danger.
- suave adj Charming, smooth-mannered, and confident, sometimes in a way that feels a little too polished to be trusted.
- urbane adj Describing a person, usually a man, who is well-mannered, courteous and smoothly charming.
Senses
обходи́тельный is used for these senses in English:
- courteous Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.
- gallant Honorable.
- suave (of a person) Charming though often in a manner that is insincere or sophisticated. [from 1830s]
- urbane Of a person (usually a man): having refined manners; courteous, polite, suave.
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