superpolite

English

Etymology

From super- +‎ polite.

Pronunciation

• Audio (US):

  (file)

Adjective

superpolite (comparative more superpolite, superlative most superpolite)

1. Exceptionally polite.
   • 2001, Ho-Min Sohn, The Korean Language:

     In addition to the six interactive speech levels, there is a superpolite level which is no longer used in spoken Korean.

   • 2002, Myra MacPherson, Long time passing: Vietnam and the haunted generation:

     There is slickness in his superpolite Southern charm — the easy, noticing compliments and smile.

Derived terms

• superpoliteness