polite
pəˈlaɪt
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Definition of polite - Reverso English Dictionary

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Adjective

1.
good mannersbehaving in a way that is considerate and not rude
  • She is always polite to her teachers.
courteous well-mannered
2.
mannersrefined or cultured in manner
  • He spoke in a polite and cultured tone.
civil courteous cultured
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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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niceadj.
good manners
kind, friendly, and polite
pleaseadv.
politeness
used to make a polite request
pleaseintj.
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

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.

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  1. French:poli, raffiné, ...
  2. German:höflich, kultiviert, ...
  3. Italian:gentile, raffinato, ...
  4. Spanish:educado, refinado, ...
  5. Portuguese:educado, refinado, ...
  6. Chinese:有礼貌, 彬彬有礼的, ...
  7. Japanese:礼儀正しい, 洗練された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُهَذَّب, مُهَذَّب, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְנוּמָס, אָדִיב, ...
  10. Russian:вежливый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ввічливий, культурний, ...
  12. Hindi:विनम्र, सुसंस्कृत, ...
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