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Definition polite in American English

polite adjective

adjective
/pəˈlaɪt/
1

someone who is polite behaves toward other people in a pleasant way that follows all the usual rules of society

Example

It wasn't very polite of you to keep interrupting me.

Example

You must be more polite to the customers.

Synonyms and related words
polite civil correct
1.1

used about someone's behavior

Example

His refusal was firm but polite.

Example

She forced a polite smile.

Synonyms and related words
polite civil correct
Definition polite in American English