polite

adjective
UK: /pəˈlaɪt/
US: /pəˈlaɪt/

  1. Having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people.

    1. It's polite to say thank you. [ ] [ ]
    2. She sent a polite email thanking us for the invitation to the conference. [ ] [ ]

  2. Following accepted social customs or norms of behavior; well-mannered.

    1. Be polite to your elders. [ ] [ ]
    2. Even though he was angry, he remained polite and spoke in a calm tone. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

courteous respectful civil well-mannered
polite adverb

  1. In a polite manner.

    1. He asked politely for a glass of water. [ ] [ ]
    2. She listened politely to his long story, though she was very busy. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "polite" in English means: Having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people., Following accepted social customs or norms of behavior; well-mannered..

The phonetic transcription of "polite" is /pəˈlaɪt/ in British English and /pəˈlaɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "polite": courteous, respectful, civil, well-mannered.

Example usage of "polite": "It's polite to say thank you.". More examples on the page.