polite
[ puh-lahyt ]
/ pəˈlaɪt /
adjective, po·lit·er, po·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.
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Origin of polite
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin polītus, past participle of polīre “to polish”; see polish
synonym study for polite
1. See civil.
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polite
/ (pəˈlaɪt) /
adjective
showing regard for others, in manners, speech, behaviour, etc; courteous
cultivated or refinedpolite society
elegant or polishedpolite letters
Derived forms of polite
politely, adverbpoliteness, nounWord Origin for polite
C15: from Latin polītus polished; see polish
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