polite
[ puh-lahyt ]
/ pəˈlaɪt /
adjective, po·lit·er, po·lit·est.
showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
refined or cultured: polite society.
of a refined or elegant kind: polite learning.
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polite
/ (pəˈlaɪt) /
adjective
showing regard for others, in manners, speech, behaviour, etc; courteous
cultivated or refined
polite society
elegant or polished
polite letters
Derived forms of polite
politely, adverb politeness, nounWord Origin for polite
C15: from Latin
polītus polished; see
polish