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   polite

   /pəˈlʌɪt/

   adjective

   • 1. having or showing behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people: "they thought she was wrong but were too polite to say so" Similar well manneredcivilcourteousrespectfuldeferentialwell behavedwell bredgentlemanlyladylikechivalrousgallantgenteelcultivatedgraciousurbanewell brought uptactfulconsideratethoughtfuldiscreetdiplomaticdated:mannerlyOpposite rudeimpolite
   • ▪ relating to people who regard themselves as more cultured and refined than others: "the picture outraged polite society" Similar civilizedrefinedculturedsophisticatedgenteelwell bredurbaneelegantcourtlyOpposite savageuncivilized

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the Latin sense): from Latin politus ‘polished, made smooth’, past participle of polire.

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   What is the meaning of politeness?

   • 1. showing good manners toward others, as in behavior or speech; courteous: a polite reply. 2. refined or cultured: polite society. 3. of a refined or elegant kind: polite learning. po•lite′ness, n.

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   What does it mean to be polite and mannerly?

   • Polite and mannerly imply consideration for others and the adherence to conventional social standards of good behavior: "She was so polite and unwilling to offend that she wouldn't always make her feelings and intentions clear" (Jane Mayer and Jill Abramson).

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   How do you know if a person is polite?

   • Someone who is polite has good manners and behaves in a way that is socially correct and not rude to other people. Everyone around him was trying to be polite, but you could tell they were all bored. It's not polite to point or talk about strangers in public. Gately, a quiet and very polite young man, made a favourable impression.

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     POLITE translate: 有禮貌的, 斯文的，文雅的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     POLITE translate: 有礼貌的, 斯文的，文雅的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     POLITE translate: สุภาพ. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     POLITE translate: educato, cortese, gentile, educato. Learn...

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   1. a. : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of advanced culture. b. : marked by refined cultural interests and pursuits especially in arts and belles lettres. 2. a. : showing or characterized by correct social usage. b. : marked by an appearance of consideration, tact, deference, or courtesy. c.

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   Polite definition: showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil. See examples of POLITE used in a sentence.

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   Someone who is polite has good manners and behaves in a way that is socially correct and not rude to other people. Everyone around him was trying to be polite, but you could tell they were all bored. It's not polite to point or talk about strangers in public.

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   1. showing good manners toward others, as in behavior or speech; courteous: a polite reply. 2. refined or cultured: polite society. 3. of a refined or elegant kind: polite learning.