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- DictionaryPo·lite/pəˈlīt/
adjective
- 1. having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people: "they thought she was wrong but were too polite to say so"
behaving in a way that is socially correct and shows understanding of and care for other people's feelings: I'm afraid I wasn't very polite to her. She sent me a polite letter thanking me for my invitation. He was too polite to point out my mistake. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. polite He was always such a polite child.
Definitions of polite. adjective. showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc. synonyms: mannerly, well-mannered. socially correct in behavior. courteous, gracious, nice. exhibiting courtesy and politeness. see more.
Check pronunciation: polite. Definition of polite adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
2 days ago · a natural or man-made area or structure which is recognized as being of international importance and therefore deserving special protection. 3 meanings: 1. showing regard for others, in manners, speech, behaviour, etc; courteous 2. cultivated or refined 3. elegant or.... Click for more definitions.
1. showing good manners toward others, as in behavior or speech; courteous: a polite reply. 2. refined or cultured: polite society. 3. of a refined or elegant kind: polite learning.
Definition of polite – Learner’s Dictionary. polite. adjective. uk/pəˈlaɪt/us. A2. behaving in a way that is not rude and shows that you do not only think about yourself: I'm afraid I wasn't very polite to her. She was too polite to point out my mistake. More examples. She was a polite and considerate child. That's not very polite behaviour.
po•lite (pə līt′ ), adj., -lit•er, -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. Latin polītus, past participle of polīre to polish. late Middle English 1400–50.
