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adjective, po·lit·er, po·lit·est.
1.
showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
2.
refined or cultured: polite society.
3.
of a refined or elegant kind: polite learning.
Related forms
po·lite·ly, adverb
po·lite·ness, noun
su·per·po·lite, adjective
su·per·po·lite·ly, adverb
su·per·po·lite·ness, noun
Antonyms
1, 2. rude.
1, 2. rude.
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