Polite - definition, pronunciation, transcription

It was polite of him to hold the door for them.

Please be polite to the guests.

It isn't polite to interrupt people when they're talking.

She received some polite applause despite the mistakes in her performance.

Maths is one of the most useful branches of a polite education.

She's always very polite.

We left the party as soon as it was polite to do so.

It's not polite to talk with your mouth full.

While they ate, they made polite conversation about the weather.

Jan expressed polite interest in Edward's stamp collection.

I know Ian said he liked her singing, but he was only being polite.

...be polite to your betters and to your inferiors in equal measure...

It's not polite to interrupt.

Even if you don't agree, at least have the goodness to be polite!

...the villagers have a reputation for being polite and helpful to the tourists...