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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"
adjective. uk / pəˈlaɪt / us / pəˈlaɪt / Add to word list. A2. 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.
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.
5 days ago · 1. adjective. Someone who is polite has good manners and behaves in a way that is socially correct and not rude to other people. Everyone around him was trying to be polite, but you could tell they were all bored. It's not polite to point or talk about strangers in public.
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.
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.
