polite

/pə'lait/
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Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Marked by good manners and consideration for others: Refers to behavior, speech, or actions that show respect and are not rude.
    • Refined or cultured: Indicates a level of sophistication in taste, manners, or social conduct.
Usage
  • The adjective "polite" describes a person's character, their specific actions, or the general tone of a situation. It is commonly used to describe socially acceptable and respectful behavior.
  • It is often used in comparative ("more polite") and superlative ("most polite") forms.
  • Common collocations include: polite society, polite conversation, polite request, polite smile.
Examples

  • General Use:

    • She is always polite to her elders.
    • It is polite to say "please" and "thank you".
    • He made a polite inquiry about her health.

  • Describing Society or Conduct:

    • They were raised in polite society.
    • The debate was surprisingly polite and respectful.
Advanced Usage

  • "To be polite to a fault": To be so excessively polite that it may be seen as insincere or a weakness.

    • He is polite to a fault, never voicing his own opinion to avoid conflict.

  • "Polite fiction": A social pretense that everyone accepts as true for the sake of good manners or to avoid embarrassment.

    • That he would one day repay the loan was a polite fiction everyone maintained.
Variants and Related Words
  • Politely (adverb): In a polite manner.
    • She politely declined the invitation.
  • Politeness (noun): The quality of being polite.
    • His politeness is appreciated by everyone.
  • Impoliteness (noun): The quality of being rude.
  • Over-polite (adjective): Excessively polite.
Synonyms
  • Courteous: Polite, respectful, and considerate.
  • Civil: Formally polite, often in a minimal or necessary way to avoid rudeness.
  • Well-mannered: Having or showing good manners.
  • Respectful: Showing deference and esteem.
Antonyms
  • Rude: Offensively impolite or ill-mannered.
  • Discourteous: Showing rudeness and a lack of consideration for others.
  • Impolite: Not polite.
Related Phrases
  • Polite applause: Applause that is given out of duty or courtesy rather than genuine enthusiasm.
    • The speaker received only polite applause from the small audience.
  • Polite notice: A formal or courteous warning or announcement.
    • A polite notice was posted asking guests not to smoke.
Adjective
  1. not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others
    • even if he didn't like them he should have been civil- W.S. Maugham
  2. marked by refinement in taste and manners
    • cultivated speech
    • cultured Bostonians
    • cultured tastes
    • a genteel old lady
    • polite society
  3. showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

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