Definition Synonyms
Definition of polite - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
good mannersbehaving in a way that is considerate and not rude
- She is always polite to her teachers.
2.
mannersrefined or cultured in manner
- He spoke in a polite and cultured tone.
Expressions with polite
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false belief accepted to avoid conflict
They maintained a polite fiction about his retirement.
written request or reminder phrased politely
The polite notice asked visitors to remove their shoes.
among people who are considered refined or well-mannered
Such topics are not discussed in polite society.
people concerned with etiquette and proper behavior
In polite society, such behavior is frowned upon.
having a charming and graceful demeanor
The host was polite as a picture, making all guests feel welcome.
Origin of polite
Latin, politus (polished)
Terms with polite included in their meaning
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good manners
kind, friendly, and polite
politeness
used to make a polite request
politeness
expressing a polite request or command
greeting
polite greeting used in the evening
politeness
polite farewell
greetings
polite greeting when first introduced
polite refusal
politely refuse an offer or invitation
polite request
ask someone to reduce their speaking speed
introduction
polite expression used during introductions
politeness
polite response to thanks
polite response
used to reply to thanks or appreciation
politeness
used to make polite requests or offers
politeness
polite address for an unknown man
etiquette
polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
polite asking
expresses a polite request or offer
communication
begins a polite request on behalf of more than one speaker
polite greeting
show care or start a conversation politely
greeting
polite greeting used in the afternoon
politeness
used to make a polite request or offer
politeness
used to make a polite suggestion or invitation
politeness
polite response after someone thanks you
polite instruction
tells a person to do something now, often politely
polite interruption
used to politely interrupt or get attention
polite request
politely ask for clarification or more information
Examples of polite in a sentence
The children were polite during the ceremony. She gave a polite nod to the stranger. His polite demeanor impressed the guests.
View all translations of polite
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- French:poli, raffiné, ...
- German:höflich, kultiviert, ...
- Italian:gentile, raffinato, ...
- Spanish:educado, refinado, ...
- Portuguese:educado, refinado, ...
- Chinese:有礼貌, 彬彬有礼的, ...
- Japanese:礼儀正しい, 洗練された, ...
- Arabic:مُهَذَّب, مُهَذَّب, ...
- Hebrew:מְנוּמָס, אָדִיב, ...
- Russian:вежливый, ...
- Ukrainian:ввічливий, культурний, ...
- Hindi:विनम्र, सुसंस्कृत, ...
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