polite

adjective

po·lite pə-ˈlīt How to pronounce polite (audio)

politer; politest

: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of advanced culture

: marked by refined cultural interests and pursuits especially in arts and belles lettres

: showing or characterized by correct social usage

: marked by an appearance of consideration, tact, deference, or courtesy

: marked by a lack of roughness or crudities

polite literature

politely adverb

politeness noun

Example Sentences

It was polite of him to hold the door for them. Please be polite to the guests. It isn't polite to interrupt people when they're talking. She received some polite applause despite the mistakes in her performance.

Recent Examples on the Web As for how the members of the posh set feel about rubbing elbows with non-aristocrats, Meier said that most people won't mind, provided everyone is polite and well-mannered.

Maria Mercedes Lara, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 Bayou, polite and diffident, is a well of disappointment for his father, Buster (E. Roger Mitchell).

Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2022 Okay, that can't be fun to hear — but at least Tyler was polite about it and delicate with Gabby's feelings.

Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 26 July 2022 If being polite and refraining from littering, carving initials on trees and defacing Native American petroglyphs seems like a no–brainer, think again.

Mark Eddington, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 July 2022 The main text of the guide ends with an extended plea for servicemen to be polite and open-minded towards Alaskans, especially Alaska Natives.

David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 26 June 2022 The witnesses selected to appear live are polite and noncontentious.

Josh Dawsey, Washington Post, 23 June 2022 It’s succinct, polite and conveys your feelings accurately.

Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 20 June 2022 Tuesday’s primary left the outcome of two Los Angeles school board races in doubt, setting the stage for a general election campaign that could prove less polite and more expensive.

Howard Blumestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2022 See More

单词	politely
释义	polite adjective po·lite pə-ˈlīt politer; politest 1 a : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of advanced culture b : marked by refined cultural interests and pursuits especially in arts and belles lettres 2 a : showing or characterized by correct social usage b : marked by an appearance of consideration, tact, deference, or courtesy c : marked by a lack of roughness or crudities polite literature politely adverb politeness noun Synonyms civil courteous genteel gracious mannerly well-bred See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences It was polite of him to hold the door for them. Please be polite to the guests. It isn't polite to interrupt people when they're talking. She received some polite applause despite the mistakes in her performance. Recent Examples on the Web As for how the members of the posh set feel about rubbing elbows with non-aristocrats, Meier said that most people won't mind, provided everyone is polite and well-mannered. Maria Mercedes Lara, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 Bayou, polite and diffident, is a well of disappointment for his father, Buster (E. Roger Mitchell). Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2022 Okay, that can't be fun to hear — but at least Tyler was polite about it and delicate with Gabby's feelings. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 26 July 2022 If being polite and refraining from littering, carving initials on trees and defacing Native American petroglyphs seems like a no–brainer, think again. Mark Eddington, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 July 2022 The main text of the guide ends with an extended plea for servicemen to be polite and open-minded towards Alaskans, especially Alaska Natives. David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 26 June 2022 The witnesses selected to appear live are polite and noncontentious. Josh Dawsey, Washington Post, 23 June 2022 It’s succinct, polite and conveys your feelings accurately. Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 20 June 2022 Tuesday’s primary left the outcome of two Los Angeles school board races in doubt, setting the stage for a general election campaign that could prove less polite and more expensive. Howard Blumestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English (Scots) polit, Latin politus, from past participle of polire First Known Use circa 1500, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing polite polite speech in polite society/company in polite company polite speech in polite society/company in polite company Kids Definition polite adjective po·lite pə-ˈlīt politer; politest : showing courtesy or good manners politely adverb as in courteously Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance courteously civilly respectfully shyly bashfully diffidently timidly timorously fearfully obsequiously humbly suppliantly sheepishly deferentially self-deprecatingly subserviently meekly submissively servilely abjectly mousily lowly modestly meanly hat in hand Antonyms & Near Antonyms boldly proudly contemptuously arrogantly scornfully haughtily imperiously brazenly pompously loftily huffily superciliously audaciously brashly pretentiously presumptuously pridefully fearlessly swaggeringly disdainfully rudely disrespectfully recklessly impertinently rashly self-importantly impolitely saucily discourteously ungraciously impudently uppishly uncivilly bitchily See More
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polite

adjective

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing polite

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