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Synonyms & Antonyms of polite
1
showing consideration, courtesy, and good manners
- it's only polite to hold the door for the person behind you
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- acceptable,
- appropriate,
- becoming,
- befitting,
- comme il faut,
- correct,
- decent,
- decorous,
- fit,
- fitting,
- good,
- meet,
- proper,
- respectable,
- right,
- seemly,
- suitable
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2
following the established traditions of refined society and good taste
- such matters are never mentioned in polite conversation
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The first known use of polite was circa 1500
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