polite
/pəˈlaɪt/
adjective
- Having or showing good manners; respectful and considerate toward others.
- She wrote a polite email to decline the invitation.
- The young man held the door open for the elderly woman in a polite gesture.
- It is polite to say 'thank you' when someone helps you.
- Refined or elegant in style or taste; not vulgar or crude.
- He used polite language, avoiding any slang or swear words.
- The novel was considered too polite for modern readers who prefer gritty realism.
- The dinner party was a polite affair with fine china and soft music.
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