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

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   Definition of polite adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPOLITE | 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.

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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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   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.

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   Define polite. polite synonyms, polite pronunciation, polite translation, English dictionary definition of polite. adj. po·lit·er , po·lit·est 1. Marked by or showing consideration for others and observance of accepted social usage.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › politepolite | meaning of polite in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English polite po‧lite / pəˈlaɪt / S3 adjective 1 POLITE behaving or speaking in a way that is correct for the social situation you are in, and showing that you are careful to consider other people’s needs and feelings OPP rude, impolite She’s always very polite. polite, well-behaved children a clear but polite request it is polite (of somebody) to do something We left the party as soon as it was polite to do so. It’s not polite to talk with ...

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPOLITE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    POLITE meaning: behaving in a way that is not rude and shows that you do not only think about yourself: . Learn more.