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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.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPOLITE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   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. well behaved Our kids are normally well behaved.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › politePolite Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of POLITE is of, relating to, or having the characteristics of advanced culture. How to use polite in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Polite.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › politePOLITE Definition & Meaning | 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.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpolite adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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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.