polite commonly implies polish of speech and manners and sometimes suggests an absence of cordiality.

POLITE meaning: 1. behaving in a way that is socially correct and shows understanding of and care for other…. Learn more.

POLITE definition: showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil. See examples of polite used in a sentence.

You can refer to people who consider themselves to be socially superior and to set standards of behaviour for everyone else as polite society or polite company.

Definition of polite adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word polite, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

The adjective polite comes from the mid-13th century Latin politus, which means "refined" or "elegant." Showing consideration for others, using tact, and observing social norms are the …