polite

UK
/pəˈlaɪt/
US
/pəˈlaɪt/
politeприлагательное
politer
Срав.
politest
Превосх.
UK
/pəˈlaɪt/
US
/pəˈlaɪt/
Переводы
He is always polite to his elders.
Он всегда вежлив с пожилыми людьми.
She gave a polite smile to the stranger.
Она учтиво улыбнулась незнакомцу.
Определения
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.
politeсуществительное
UK
/pəˈlaɪt/
US
/pəˈlaɪt/
Used chiefly with the definite article to refer collectively to people of refined manners ('the polite').
Определения
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.
politeглагол
polited
Прошедшее простое время
polited
Причастие прошедшего времени
politing
Герундий
Archaic, transitive: to make polite; to civilise or refine.
Определения
To make polite; to civilize or refine.
The tutor sought to polite the young gentleman's manners.