Over-polite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Over-polite is an adjective meaning Excessively polite.
Meaning
Excessively polite.
Example Sentences
She can communicate both of these intentions simultaneously by using an over-polite request such as "Would you mind if I asked you to keep the windows closed, please?" Such unexpectedly over-polite utterances are often interpreted as ironic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overpolite, overcourteous, overmannered, overrespectful, overformal, overfriendly.
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