polite

Meanings

Adjective

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others; - W.S. Maugham

Adjective Satellite

marked by refinement in taste and manners
- "polite society"

Adj

Well-mannered, civilized.
Smooth, polished, burnished.

Verb

To polish; to refine; to render polite.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin polītus (“polished”), past participle of poliō (“I polish, smooth”); see polish.

Synonyms

civil, civilised, civilized, courteous, cultivated, cultured, genteel, mannerly, polite, politic, reasonable, refined, urbane, well-bred, well-mannered

Antonyms

bad-mannered, ill-mannered, impolite, rude, uncivil

Scrabble Score: 8

polite is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
polite is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
polite is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

polite is a valid Words With Friends word