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Est. 1828
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'polite'
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Words to Describe polite

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Things polite often describes ("polite ________")

  • reception
  • smiles
  • note
  • language
  • excuse
  • offer
  • intercourse
  • name
  • surprise
  • gentleman
  • nations
  • education
  • manner
  • letters
  • nod
  • speech
  • words
  • bow
  • remarks
  • scholar
  • way
  • requests
  • greeting
  • forms
  • greetings
  • culture
  • inquiries
  • smile
  • request
  • audience
  • person
  • phrase
  • gesture
  • regret
  • term
  • excuses
  • conduct
  • talk
  • phrases
  • speeches
  • indifference
  • accomplishment
  • formality
  • address
  • arts
  • letter
  • message
  • voice
  • accomplishments
  • silence
  • usage
  • response
  • style
  • reply
  • attention
  • expression
  • manners
  • behavior
  • boy
  • question
  • inquiry
  • curiosity
  • answer
  • discourse
  • interest
  • company
  • learning
  • conversation
  • exchanges
  • man
  • questions
  • behaviour
  • distance
  • acknowledgment
  • terms
  • circles
  • invitation
  • literature
  • form
  • world
  • word
  • society
  • refusal
  • nation
  • laughter
  • expressions
  • tone
  • applause
  • exchange
  • fiction
  • attentions

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  • garrulous
  • politest
  • pleasant
  • gentlemanly
  • inoffensive
  • verbose
  • talkative
  • glib
  • conscientious
  • decorous
  • attentive
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