polite

Definition for polite

adjective as in mannerly, civilized

Strongest matches

affable, amiable, attentive, civil, conciliatory, considerate, cordial, courteous, courtly, deferential, diplomatic, friendly, genteel, gentle, good-natured, gracious, neighborly, pleasant, respectful, sociable, sympathetic, thoughtful, well-behaved, well-mannered

Weak matches

amenable, bland, complaisant, concerned, condescending, cultured, elegant, mild, nice, obliging, obsequious, polished, politic, punctilious, refined, smooth, solicitous, urbane, well-bred

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That name is more likely to elicit polite recognition than the ecstatic nostalgia Oasis still inspires.

From Los Angeles Times

Wearing suits and green ties, the players were following the edict of their coach to act classy and be thankful and polite.

From Los Angeles Times

Locals in the town have told journalists that the father of two was kind and polite, but then, during the Covid pandemic, his behaviour became erratic and his views more extreme.

From BBC

One said: "It should be banned, definitely. It is not polite to anyone else when you are sat on the Tube in the morning and someone is playing music. That's horrendous. It is not comfortable."

From BBC

The jury’s still out on whether the term can be considered offensive, and it’s already found its way into polite society.

From Salon

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