polite commonly implies polish of speech and manners and sometimes suggests an absence of cordiality.

What is meant and perceived as polite in a given context, however, will depend on judgments of appropriateness and markedness.

POLITE definition: showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil. See examples of polite used in a sentence.

Definition of polite adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word polite, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

1. showing good manners toward others, as in behavior or speech; courteous: a polite reply. 2. refined or cultured: polite society. 3. of a refined or elegant kind: polite learning.

POLITE meaning: 1 : having or showing good manners or respect for other people; 2 : socially correct or proper

Someone who is polite has good manners and behaves in a way that is socially correct and not rude to other people. Everyone around him was trying to be polite, but you could tell they were …

polite definition: behaving in a way that is considerate and not rude. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "polite …