polite — having 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
He gave a polite bow before entering the tea master's room.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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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📝Examples
“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.”
“In polite company, we don't discuss politics or personal finances.”
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