Polite

Synonyms of polite

• civil
• courteous
• well-mannered

Antonyms of polite

• rude
• impolite
• unmannerly

Collocations of polite

polite behavior

Frequency: 80 %

His polite behavior towards the elderly was commendable.

polite manners

Frequency: 70 %

She always displays polite manners in social situations.

polite conversation

Frequency: 65 %

Their polite conversation at dinner made everyone feel comfortable.

polite gesture

Frequency: 60 %

She thanked him with a polite gesture of nodding her head.

polite society

Frequency: 45 %

In polite society, certain topics are considered taboo.

Idiomatic Expressions for polite

• Phrase: polite fiction
  Meaning: a harmless or white lie told in order to avoid hurting someone's feelings
  Usage: He told her the polite fiction that he loved her cooking, even though it was terrible.