Meaning & use
polite
Showing good manners and consideration for others in speech or behavior.
See it in a sentence
It is polite to say thank you when someone holds the door for you.
He gave a polite nod to the stranger before continuing on his way.
A note on using this word
Polite describes surface manners and can sometimes suggest formality without real warmth, unlike 'kind' or 'friendly'.
Words with a similar meaning
courteousrespectful
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