polite 是什么意思？polite 的含义 - 柯林高阶英语学习词典 - 在线工具

Word forms: comparative politer , superlative politest

1. adjective

Someone who is polite has good manners and behaves in a way that is socially correct and not rude to other people.

Everyone around him was trying to be polite, but you could tell they were all bored.

It's not polite to point or talk about strangers in public.

Gately, a quiet and very polite young man, made a favourable impression.

I hate having to make polite conversation.

Synonyms: mannerly, civil, courteous, affable More Synonyms of polite

politely adverb [usually ADVERB with verb, oft ADVERB adjective]

'Your home is beautiful,' I said politely.

Learning difficulties, as they are politely called, make children a target for bullies.

politeness uncountable noun

She listened to him, but only out of politeness.

Synonyms: courtesy, decency, correctness, etiquette More Synonyms of polite

2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]

You can refer to people who consider themselves to be socially superior and to set standards of behaviour for everyone else as polite society or polite company.

Certain words are vulgar and not acceptable in polite society.

Synonyms: refined, cultured, civilized, polished More Synonyms of polite

pragmatics note: politenessIn this dictionary, the label politeness indicates that you use the word or expression in order to show good manners, and to avoid upsetting or embarrassing people. An example of an expression with this label is Would you mind...?

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