CEFR A2

polite

adjective

Meaning

Showing good manners or respect for others, especially by careful speech and behavior.

Examples

He was always polite to his elders, even when he disagreed with them.
The hotel staff were very polite and helpful.

Synonyms: nice, kind, courteous, respectful, gracious

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polite (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /pəˈlaɪt/

Definition

Showing good manners or respect for others, especially by careful speech and behavior.

Examples

He was always polite to his elders, even when he disagreed with them.
The hotel staff were very polite and helpful.
It's not polite to interrupt when someone else is speaking.

How to Use polite

polite to (prepositional phrase): Showing good manners towards a specific person or group. — "It is important to be polite to everyone you meet."

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