polite
[ puh-lahyt ]
/ pəˈlaɪt /
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adjective, po·lit·er, po·lit·est.
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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.
OTHER WORDS FROM polite
po·lite·ly, adverbpo·lite·ness, nounsu·per·po·lite·, adjectivesu·per·po·lite·ness, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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How to use polite in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for polite
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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