Polite

Pronunciation: /pəˈlaɪt/

Definitions of polite

adjective showing good manners and respect for others

Example Sentences

A1 He is always polite and says please and thank you.

A2 The polite waiter brought us our food with a smile.

B1 It is important to be polite when meeting new people.

B2 She wrote a polite email declining the job offer.

C1 The diplomat handled the tense situation with grace and polite diplomacy.

C2 Despite the criticism, the author responded in a polite and professional manner.

Examples of polite in a Sentence

formal It is always important to be polite when speaking with clients.

informal Hey, remember to be polite when talking to your neighbors.

slang Dude, just be polite and say thank you.

figurative In the world of business, being polite can open many doors.

Grammatical Forms of polite

• past tense: polited
• plural: polites
• comparative: more polite
• superlative: most polite
• present tense: polites
• future tense: will polite
• perfect tense: have polited
• continuous tense: is being polite
• singular: polite
• positive degree: polite
• infinitive: to polite
• gerund: politing
• participle: politing

Origin and Evolution of polite

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'polite' comes from the Latin word 'politus', which means 'polished' or 'refined'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who had good manners or was well-mannered, the meaning of 'polite' has evolved to also include being courteous, respectful, and considerate in social interactions.