1.
If you describe someone, especially someone you think is superior to you, as ~, you mean that they are very well-mannered and pleasant. (FORMAL)
She is a lovely and ~ woman.
= courteous
ADJ
2.
If you describe the behaviour of someone in a position of authority as ~, you mean that they behave in a polite and considerate way. (FORMAL)
She closed with a ~ speech of thanks.
ADJ
~ly
Hospitality at the Presidential guest house was ~ly declined.
ADV: ADV with v
3.
You use ~ to describe the comfortable way of life of wealthy people.
He drove through the ~ suburbs with the swimming pools and tennis courts.
ADJ: usu ADJ n
4.
Some people say good ~ or goodness ~ in order to express surprise or annoyance.
Good ~, look at that specimen will you?
EXCLAM feelings