Synonyms and antonyms of Polite in British Thesaurus

polite (adjective)

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

civil (adjective)

polite, especially in a formal way and without being friendly

correct (adjective)

behaving in a way that is considered socially right or polite

courteous (adjective)

polite, especially in a formal way

gentlemanly (adjective)

a gentlemanly man behaves in a polite way and considers other people’s feelings

chivalrous (adjective)

a chivalrous man is polite and kind and shows respect to women

well-mannered (adjective)

polite

proper (adjective)

behaving in a manner that most people would consider correct and polite

gallant (adjective)

old-fashioned a man who is gallant treats women in an extremely polite and helpful way

civilized (adjective)

polite and reasonable

civilly (adverb)

in a polite way, especially without being friendly

correctly (adverb)

in a way that is considered socially right or polite

courtly (adjective)

formal very polite in a formal way

decorous (adjective)

formal polite and formal

genteel (adjective)

typical of polite well-educated people belonging to a high social class who have strict moral standards and are easily shocked by anything rude

graceful (adjective)

showing good manners and respect for other people

gracious (adjective)

showing kindness and good manners

ladylike (adjective)

behaving in a quiet polite way that was traditionally considered suitable for a woman

nicely (adverb)

in a polite or friendly way

polite (adjective)

used about someone’s behaviour

politely (adverb)

in a polite way

refined (adjective)

someone who is refined is very polite and well educated, and enjoys art, music etc

urbane (adjective)

behaving in a pleasant, relaxed, and correct way in social situations

well-behaved (adjective)

a well-behaved child or animal behaves in a way that is polite or gentle and does not upset people

well-bred (adjective)

someone who is well bred has been taught good manners and given a good education and is often from a high social class

well-brought-up (adjective)

someone who is well-brought-up knows how to behave politely because they have been taught well by their parents