polite
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- adjective
- /pəˈlaɪt/
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- She always remembers to be polite when meeting new people.
- a polite manner
- polite conversation
- polite service
And by the way, putting the phone face down is not more polite, right?
- And by the way, putting the phone face down is not more polite, right?
- It's more polite than saying I don't care.
- Who is going to be a polite house guest, let's put it that way.
- English people are sort of too polite and quite subservient, right?
- The people are listening to those messages, so be polite, be clear, be concise.
- I'll just tell you, being polite has cost me so much money.
- Like everyone's so polite, everyone's Northern or Irish.
- We don't trust polite people with our secrets.
- So like he was actually so fucking polite when I spoke to him properly.
- But he in real life, he's like a nice guy, polite, He's actually funny.
- Most people, most of the time, are polite, cooperative, and kind.
- And I, I will be polite because that is the tool of advancement.
- I got sort of a polite form note saying thanks, try again.
- And I said they're all being like overly polite and and reserved.
- So my hope is it's not cool campaign ads or polite tweets that are going to save us.
Examples
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And, you know, they are generally polite and respectful.
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I made reservations, and we spent a polite but pleasant hour over our food.
Fiction book (1991) -
You were all very lovely and polite and lovely.
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And by the way, putting the phone face down is not more polite, right?
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It's not polite to make demands upon a guest.
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Finally, before the patient leaves, it is polite to thank them for coming and for their cooperation.
Academic text (2012) -
If your proposal is rejected, respond with a polite phone call or letter asking for feedback.
Academic text (2011) -
I stood up with a bow and thanked him with every polite Japanese expression I could think of.
Academic text (1998) -
The people are listening to those messages, so be polite, be clear, be concise.
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Orlando was described by all who knew him as a polite young gentleman.
Academic text (1996)
Synonyms
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Being kind and polite to others
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3.9
Polite but not friendly or warm
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3.4
Being kind, polite, and generous to other people
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1.1
Being polite and showing admiration for someone
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4.4
Polite with good manners and refined taste
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3.7
Polite and respectful when you speak or behave
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4.1
Showing warm, friendly, and sincere feeling
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2.8
Polite and calm around other people
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4.4
Polite and considerate in a calm, respectful way
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2.9
Polite and respectful to other people
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7.9
Polite and showing good manners in formal situations
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4.1
Polite and behaving well around other people
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7.3
Being polite and treating people with respect
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How Polite
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Etymology
The word polite comes from the Latin verb polire, which means 'to polish', and it first meant 'polished' or smooth in behaviour, like the English word polish. So to be polite is to show good manners and respect, acting smoothly rather than rudely.