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/
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
💡 Concept
He gave a polite bow before entering the tea master's room.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/pəˈlaɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/pəˈlaɪt/
🌳Etymology
Rootpolit-
Suffix--e
🎵Rhyme
lightbrightsightnight
light
bright
sight
night
🔗Collocations
polite conversation
polite society
polite request
be polite to
polite refusal
polite applause
📝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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
courteousrespectfulcivilwell-manneredconsiderate
Antonyms
rudeimpolitediscourteous
Related
politenessetiquettemannerscourtesyrefinement
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