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polite

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /pəˈlaɪt/

polite means: Showing good manners and treating other people with respect.

adjective

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Showing good manners and treating other people with respect.

  • Your children are very polite.
  • She gave a polite reply to his question.
  • Is it polite to leave without saying goodbye?

How to use it: be polite to someone (Please be polite to the waiter.); it is polite to do something (It is polite to thank your host.)

Similar words: well-mannered, courteous, respectful

Opposites: rude, impolite

Common phrases: polite to someone, polite request, polite reply, polite behaviour

Questions about polite

What does polite mean?

Showing good manners and treating other people with respect.

What is polite in other languages?

Türkçe: kibar · Español: educado · Français: poli · Deutsch: höflich · Italiano: educato · 日本語: 礼儀正しい

How do you pronounce polite?

It is pronounced /pəˈlaɪt/.

How do you use polite in a sentence?

Your children are very polite. She gave a polite reply to his question.

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