polite
adjective, po·lit·er, po·lit·est.
Origin of polite
Synonyms for polite
Antonyms for polite
Examples from the Web for politeness
Contemporary Examples of politeness
Humor, blue eyes, and Midwestern politeness: what more could the ladies (and a good portion of the men) of New York want?
The Captain’s Log: Derek Jeter’s Lady-Killing Past, From ‘Yeah, Jeets!’ to Gift BasketsEmily Shire
September 28, 2014
Until of course even they reach the limit of their politeness.
He parried every question and implication that Wallace threw at him with equanimity, humility, politeness, and even humor.
Used as a humorously exaggerated formula of politeness when refusing food.
Wunnerfitz! Sollybuster! The Fun of the Dictionary of American Regional EnglishAmmon Shea
April 12, 2012
In a later scene when Smiley interrogates Haydon, they never break through the barrier of politeness.
‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’: Oscar Nominees Gary Oldman and Peter StraughanLorenza Muñoz
February 15, 2012
Historical Examples of politeness
You'd better not tell him so, or he might give you a lesson in politeness.
Brave and BoldHoratio Alger
"Don't let me detain you," said Halbert, with an elaborate share of politeness.
Brave and BoldHoratio Alger
He was as indefatigable in politeness, as his wife had been in her regimental duties.
But Mr. Hand, flattered by her politeness, begged her to remain.
The Raid From Beausejour; And How The Carter Boys Lifted The MortgageCharles G. D. Roberts
How you oppress me, my dearest friend, with your politeness!
Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9)Samuel Richardson