polite

Meanings

• Adjective

  Behaving in a way that is mannerly and considerate towards others.

  - "He was very polite to the elderly woman."
  - "The polite guest always offers to help clear the table."

• Formal or respectful in speech or behavior.

  - "The ambassador spoke in a polite tone to the foreign dignitary."
  - "It is polite to greet people when entering a room."

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Pronunciation

1. /pəˈlaɪt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19069750"

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Antonyms

impolite , rude

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with polite
bomb , calm , balm , psalm

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Variants

List of all variants of polite that leads to same result
polite , politely , politeness , politenesses , politer , politest , polite speech , in polite company , in polite society , in polite society/company

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Etymology

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From Middle French poli, meaning 'smooth' or 'refined'. The modern meaning of polite developed from the older meaning of 'well-bred' or 'cultured'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that in Japan, there is a concept called 'nemawashi' which refers to the process of preparing and smoothing over social relationships in advance of important events?

2. In medieval Europe, it was considered polite to spit on the ground before entering a room to ensure that no evil spirits followed you in.

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Related Concepts

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1. Manners: A set of rules or behaviors that are considered polite and courteous in a particular society or culture.

2. Etiquette: A set of rules or customs that governs social behavior.

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Culture

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Politeness is a fundamental aspect of many cultures around the world. In some societies, such as Japan and China, there are complex codes of conduct that govern polite behavior in various situations. Politeness is also a key component of etiquette and social graces.

How to Memorize "polite"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person being polite by offering a seat to an elderly person or holding the door open for someone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'polite' with the image of a smiling, courteous person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Please Excuse Me I'm Polite' to remember the meaning of polite.

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