"superpolite" meaning in English

See superpolite in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more superpolite [comparative], most superpolite [superlative]
Etymology: super- + polite Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|polite}} super- + polite Head templates: {{en-adj}} superpolite (comparative more superpolite, superlative most superpolite)
  1. Exceptionally polite. Derived forms: superpoliteness
    Sense id: en-superpolite-en-adj-Z-Q9ixf8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with super-

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