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politehaving or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people

Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈlaɪt/

Korean meaning: 예의 바른, 정중한

Korean pronunciation: 퍼**라이**트

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother always told me it's not polite to point at people.
  • He gave a polite smile even though the joke wasn't funny at all.
  • The waiter was so polite that he apologized for the rain outside.

polite

ADJECTIVE

//pəˈlaɪt//

having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people

polite concept
💡 Concept

having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/pəˈlaɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/pəˈlaɪt/

🌳Etymology

Rootpolit-
Suffix--e

Origin

라틴어 'politus'에서 유래되었습니다. 원래는 '광택이 나는, 매끄러운'이라는 뜻이었는데, 마치 거친 표면을 부드럽게 다듬듯이 거친 행동을 부드럽게 다듬은 것이 '예의 바른' 행동이라는 의미로 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

lightbrightsightnight
light
bright
sight
night

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📝Examples

My grandmother always told me it's not polite to point at people.

😄 Fun example

He gave a polite smile even though the joke wasn't funny at all.

😄 Fun example

The waiter was so polite that he apologized for the rain outside.

In polite company, we don't discuss politics or personal finances.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

courteousrespectfulcivilwell-manneredconsiderate

Antonyms

rudeimpolitediscourteous

Related

politenessetiquettemannerscourtesyrefinement