учти́вый — meaning in English

English meaning

• 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

учти́вый is used for these senses in English:

• 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.

gentle — full definition

1. adj Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
2. adj Not harsh, forceful, or severe; mild.
3. adj Rising or falling gradually rather than steeply.
4. verb To calm, soothe, or tame.

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