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polite

/pəˈlaɪt/adjective2 syllables

Polite means: marked by refinement in taste and manners.

Synonyms for polite12

adjective, as in marked by refinement in taste and manners

civilized, civilised, cultivated, cultured, genteel, refined

adjective, as in showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

mannerly, well-mannered, courteous, gracious, nice

adjective, as in not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others

civil

Opposites of polite

impolite

What does polite mean?3

adjective

1

marked by refinement in taste and manners“cultivated speech”

2

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

3

not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others“even if he didn't like them he should have been civil”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with polite?47

three syllables

overnight
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All 47 rhymes for polite, grouped by syllable

Polite in a sentence

  • Though he is young, he is quite polite.CM
  • It's all very nice to be polite and all that, but truth is truth.JFMorais
  • I didn't think it polite to listen, sir.User69184
  • Another, less polite, word for perspiration is sweat.patgfisher
  • It's not really considered polite, but people won't judge you for doing it.ddnktr
  • Remember, it's not polite to pick your nose in public.Amastan
  • He is bright, and what is more, he is polite.unknown
  • I like him a lot, not because he's polite, but because he's honest.sundown

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