: somewhat formal speech that is not offensive and can be used in all situations
Examples of polite speech in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebBy the turn of the century, the campaign to eradicate it from polite speech was in full force.—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2023
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