polite
/pəˈlaɪt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: politer · politest
Meaning · English
Well-mannered, civilized.
Adjective
Examples
It's not polite to use a mobile phone in a restaurant.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “polite” mean?
Well-mannered, civilized.
Is “polite” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.