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Polite

adjective
/pəˈlaɪt/

Meaning

having good manners; respectful; courteous
Showing good manners and respect towards others.

Example Sentences

He was very polite and respectful to everyone.

He was very polite to the elderly woman.

Example Expressions

polite society

Synonyms

courteous, respectful, well-mannered, civil, gracious
Entry 1
courteous, respectful, well-mannered, civil
Entry 2
courteous, respectful, civil, gracious, well-mannered

Antonyms

rude, impolite, discourteous, disrespectful
Entry 1
rude, impolite, discourteous, disrespectful
Entry 2
rude, impolite, disrespectful

Collocations

polite conversation, polite request, polite manner, polite smile
Entry 1
polite conversation, polite request, polite manner
Entry 2
polite smile, polite request, polite conversation

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