polite

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/pəˈlaɪt/ English

Definitions

verb

To polish; to refine; to render polite.

adjective

Well-mannered, civilized.“It's not polite to use a mobile phone in a restaurant.”
Smooth, polished, burnished.

Related words

Synonyms

mannerly well-mannered courteous genteel cultured cultivated gracious nice civilized refined civil courtesy well-behaved deferential friendly amiable

Antonyms

Associated

politeness considerate copula respectful honorific demeanor applause pronoun rude manners

Rhymes

insight light contrite incite delight erudite bright twilight recondite forthright

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