polite
adjective
[ pəˈlʌɪt ]
• having or showing behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people.
• "they thought she was wrong but were too polite to say so"
Similar:
well mannered,
civil,
courteous,
respectful,
deferential,
well behaved,
well bred,
gentlemanly,
ladylike,
chivalrous,
gallant,
genteel,
cultivated,
gracious,
urbane,
well brought up,
tactful,
considerate,
thoughtful,
discreet,
diplomatic,
mannerly,
Origin:
late Middle English (in the Latin sense): from Latin politus ‘polished, made smooth’, past participle of polire .
