|
|
- pronunciation:
- p
laIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
demonstrating good manners or thoughtfulness; well-trained in deportment; courteous.
a polite responsea polite child- synonyms:
- courteous, gracious, mannerly, well-behaved, well-bred, well-mannered
- antonyms:
- brusque, cheeky, discourteous, disrespectful, ill-mannered, impertinent, impolite, insolent, insulting, nasty, nervy, rude, smart, uncivil, ungracious, unmannerly
- similar words:
- chivalrous, civil, decorous, genteel, gentlemanly, ladylike, nice, proper, refined, respectful, tasteful, thoughtful
|
| definition 2: |
well-bred; cultured.
polite company- synonyms:
- cultivated, cultured, genteel, refined, suave, urbane
- antonyms:
- churlish, vulgar
- similar words:
- courtly, debonair, elegant, elite, gallant, gentlemanly, gracious, ladylike, patrician, polished, sophisticated, well-bred
|
| related words: |
amicable, ceremonious, done, humble, refined, reserved, tactful |
|
|
|
|
| derivations: |
politely (adv.), politeness (n.) |
|
|