Polite: meaning, definitions and examples
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polite
[ pษหlaษชt ]
behavior
Having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people.
Synonyms
civil, courteous, gracious, well-mannered
Examples of usage
- She is always polite and courteous to her guests.
- It's important to be polite to your elders.
- He gave a polite smile and nodded.
language
Using language and manners that are socially acceptable and considerate of others.
Synonyms
civil, cultured, gentlemanly, ladylike
Examples of usage
- He sent a polite email to thank them for the invitation.
- She politely declined the offer.
Translations
Translations of the word "polite" in other languages:
๐ต๐น educado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคจเคฎเฅเคฐ (vinamra)
๐ฉ๐ช hรถflich
๐ฎ๐ฉ sopan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฒััะปะธะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ uprzejmy
๐ฏ๐ต ็คผๅๆญฃใใ (reigi tadashฤซ)
๐ซ๐ท poli
๐ช๐ธ educado
๐น๐ท nazik
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณต์ํ (gongsongan)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุคุฏุจ (mu'addab)
๐จ๐ฟ zdvoลilรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zdvorilรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็คผ่ฒ็ (lวmร o de)
๐ธ๐ฎ vljuden
๐ฎ๐ธ kurteis
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฟะฐะนั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแแแแแแ (zrdilobiani)
๐ฆ๐ฟ nษzakษtli
๐ฒ๐ฝ educado
Word origin
The word 'polite' originated from the Latin word 'politus', which means 'polished' or 'refined'. It entered the English language in the 16th century, originally used to describe behaviors and language that were in accordance with established etiquette. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the idea of showing consideration and respect towards others.
See also: impolite, impolitely, impoliteness, politely, politeness.