polite
Example Sentences
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They are polite background noise — the culinary equivalent of a cubicle in a Schaumburg office park.
From Salon
Ethan stood and offered me a polite hand to help me up.
From Literature
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His polite demeanor, impressive vocal range and dramatic rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” earned him a devoted fanbase known as the “Claymates.”
From Los Angeles Times
Grok, powered by Musk’s xAI, is positioned as the raw alternative to its more polite competitors.
From MarketWatch
Japan's formalities -- from the complexity of polite language to extreme attention to detail in packaging or wrapping -- may surprise visitors, he said.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.