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politeOne entry found. Main Entry: po·lite Pronunciation: \pə-ˈlīt\ Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): po·lit·er; po·lit·est Etymology: Middle English (Scots) polit, Latin politus, from past participle of polire Date: 15th century 1 a : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of advanced culture b : marked by refined cultural interests and pursuits especially in arts and belles lettres synonyms see civil — po·lite·ly adverb — po·lite·ness noun
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