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polite

/pəˈlaɪt/

politeadjective

politer

Comp.

politest

Super.

/pəˈlaɪt/

Translations

вежливый

He is always polite to his elders.

Он всегда вежлив с пожилыми людьми.

учтивый

She gave a polite smile to the stranger.

Она учтиво улыбнулась незнакомцу.

Definitions

Having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people.

The polite child thanked the host for the delicious meal.

Relating to or having the characteristics of refined or cultured society.

In the 18th century, French was considered the language of polite society.

Of words or expressions, socially correct and unlikely to offend.

Please use polite language when addressing the clients.

Synonyms

Antonyms

politenoun

/pəˈlaɪt/

Used chiefly with the definite article to refer collectively to people of refined manners ('the polite').

Definitions

People who are refined and cultured, considered as a social group (usually with the definite article).

He found the company of the polite rather tedious.

politeverb

polited

Past Simple

polited

Past Participle

politing

Gerund

Archaic, transitive: to make polite; to civilise or refine.

Definitions

To make polite; to civilize or refine.

The tutor sought to polite the young gentleman's manners.