polite
Example Sentences
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Despite her occupation, Marge embodies the spirit of “Minnesota nice” — the phrase used to describe the overly polite, friendly and even-tempered manner of Minnesota residents.
From Salon
“Nathan was the kindest human being you would ever meet. He was immensely caring, thoughtful, polite, passionate, and warmhearted — he loved his family and the friends in his life to the fullest.”
From Los Angeles Times
There are some wonderful communicators in this Scotland team but, in the politest sense, they're fed up communicating and are just desperate to start delivering.
From BBC
"Well," said Sam, looking back at the playground as they went through the door, "I might go down the giraffe slide just one time to be polite."
From Literature
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Bravo responded with a politer version in “Top Chef.”
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.