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   polite

   /pəˈlʌɪt/

   adjective

   • 1. having or showing behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people: "they thought she was wrong but were too polite to say so" Similar well manneredcivilcourteousrespectfuldeferentialwell behavedwell bredgentlemanlyladylikechivalrousgallantgenteelcultivatedgraciousurbanewell brought uptactfulconsideratethoughtfuldiscreetdiplomaticdated:mannerlyOpposite rudeimpolite
   • ▪ relating to people who regard themselves as more cultured and refined than others: "the picture outraged polite society" Similar civilizedrefinedculturedsophisticatedgenteelwell bredurbaneelegantcourtlyOpposite savageuncivilized

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the Latin sense): from Latin politus ‘polished, made smooth’, past participle of polire.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOLITE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   polite: [adjective] of, relating to, or having the characteristics of advanced culture. marked by refined cultural interests and pursuits especially in arts and belles lettres.

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   She was scrupulously polite to him. If you just go and ask in a polite way, you might get what you want. In Western culture, it is polite to maintain eye contact during conversation. Reviewing someone's first novel, it is customary to be polite about it, to find things to praise in it. He was unfailingly polite.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › politePOLITE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   POLITE meaning: 1. behaving in a way that is socially correct and shows understanding of and care for other…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › politePolite - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   polite: 1 adj showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc. Synonyms: mannerly , well-mannered socially correct in behavior courteous , gracious , nice exhibiting courtesy and politeness Antonyms: impolite not polite brattish , bratty (used of an ill-mannered child) impolitely unruly bad-mannered , ill-mannered , rude , ...

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   Polite definition: showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil. See examples of POLITE used in a sentence.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOLITE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 meanings: 1. showing regard for others, in manners, speech, behaviour, etc; courteous 2. cultivated or refined 3. elegant or.... Click for more definitions.