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polite
adjective as in mannerly, civilized
Strongest matches
affable, amiable, attentive, civil, conciliatory, considerate, cordial, courteous, courtly, deferential, diplomatic, friendly, genteel, gentle, good-natured, gracious, neighborly, pleasant, respectful, sociable, sympathetic, thoughtful, well-behaved, well-mannered
Weak matches
amenable, bland, complaisant, concerned, condescending, cultured, elegant, mild, nice, obliging, obsequious, polished, politic, punctilious, refined, smooth, solicitous, urbane, well-bred
Example Sentences
But whenever a fan comes up to me, even if I say, ‘No, I don’t want to take a picture,’ I’m still going to be as polite as I possibly can.
As CNN's John King and MSNBC's Steve Kornacki poked at states and districts on their respective touchscreen maps, Williams calmly emceed a polite conversation about the election from the center of a gigantic Los Angeles soundstage.
Slot has made an outstanding start at Liverpool, his almost under-the-radar approach reflected in his polite celebrations after the final whistle blows, in sharp contrast to the fist-pumping antics and wild animation of the man who went before him.
The fact that I was chilled by his ability to peddle false talking points with a smile while also being one of the most agreeable, polite people I’d ever met.
Logan was mild-mannered and polite, as a couple they had a typical teenage relationship that outwardly showed no red flags until the end.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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