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   Po·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" 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. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › politepolite - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Feb 4, 2024 · polite (third-person singular simple present polites, present participle politing, simple past and past participle polited) (obsolete, transitive) To polish; to refine; to render polite.

3. en.thefreedictionary.com › politePolite - definition of polite by The Free Dictionary

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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. 2. Refined; elegant: polite society....

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › politeness&POLITE Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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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.

5. www.oed.com › dictionary › polite_adjpolite, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   What does the word polite mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word polite , two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › politepolite definition | Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   polite definition | Cambridge Essential English Dictionary. Definition of polite in Essential British English Dictionary. polite. adjective. uk / pəˈlaɪt/ A2. behaving in a way that is not rude and shows that you think about other people: She was too polite to point out my mistake. politely. adverb. B1. He thanked them politely. politeness. noun.

7. www.wordsmyth.netpolite | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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   Definition of polite. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-thesaurus › politeSynonyms of POLITE | Collins American English Thesaurus

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   2 days ago · 1 (adjective) in the sense of mannerly. Definition. having good manners. He was a quiet and very polite young man. Synonyms. mannerly. civil. courteous. affable. obliging. gracious.