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polite
adjective
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Divide polite into syllables:

po · lite

How to pronounce polite:

Definition of polite:

polite (adjective):
having good manners
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc..
of, relating to, or having the characteristics of advanced culture

Synonyms for polite:

consideratecomplaisantrespectablecourteouspleasantwell-mannerednicemannerlycivilaffable
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