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polite
01
showing good manners and respectful behavior towards others
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
politest
Comparative
politer
gradable
Examples
He's a polite young man who always helps his neighbors.
02
characterized by a high level of refinement in both taste and manners
Examples
The upscale restaurant had a polite atmosphere, with fine dining and elegant decor.
03
not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others
Lexical Tree
impolite
politely
politeness
polite
