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Definition polite in British English

polite adjective

adjective
/pəˈlaɪt/
1

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

Example

You must be more polite to the customers.

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
polite civil correct
1.1

used about someone's behaviour

Example

His refusal was firm but polite.

Example

She forced a polite smile.

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