26984 words

polite

4 definitions • 6 examples
1
behaving in a way that is socially correct and shows understanding of and care for other people's feelings:

Examples:

I'm afraid I wasn't very polite to her.
She sent me a polite letter thanking me for my invitation.
He was too polite to point out my mistake.
2

Examples:

polite conversation
3
people who have been taught how to behave in a socially correct way:

Examples:

in polite society/company Sex never used to be discussed in polite society.
4
behaving in a way that is socially correct and shows respect for other people’s feelings:

Examples:

She was too polite to point out my mistake.

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