POLITE Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word polite. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word polite. (close relations)

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	civil				adjectiveadj
	adjective • not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others • of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state • of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals • (of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life adjective satellite • applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military • of or in a condition of social order
	chivalrous				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • being attentive to women like an ideal knight
	considerate				adjectiveadj
	adjective • showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
	courteous				adjectiveadj
	adjective • characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners adjective satellite • exhibiting courtesy and politeness
	friendly				adjectiveadj
	adjective • characteristic of or befitting a friend • easy to understand or use • of or belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally noun • troops belonging to or allied with your own military forces adjective satellite • inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile
	gallant				adjectiveadj
	noun • a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance • a man who attends or escorts a woman adjective satellite • unflinching in battle or action • lively and spirited • having or displaying great dignity or nobility • being attentive to women like an ideal knight
	genial				adjectiveadj
	adjective • of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw adjective satellite • diffusing warmth and friendliness • agreeable, conducive to comfort
	gracious				adjectiveadj
	adjective • characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit adjective satellite • characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects • exhibiting courtesy and politeness • disposed to bestow favors
	mannerly				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • socially correct in behavior
	refined				adjectiveadj
	adjective • (used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel • freed from impurities by processing adjective satellite • showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience • precise to a fine degree • suggesting taste, ease, and wealth
	respectful				adjectiveadj
	adjective • full of or exhibiting respect adjective satellite • feeling or manifesting veneration
	tactful				adjectiveadj
	adjective • having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others adjective satellite • showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people
	well-mannered				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • of good upbringing • socially correct in behavior
	civilised				adjectiveadj
	adjective • having a high state of culture and development both social and technological adjective satellite • marked by refinement in taste and manners
	civilized				adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
	adjective • having a high state of culture and development both social and technological adjective satellite • marked by refinement in taste and manners
	cultivated				adjectiveadj
	adjective • (of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing adjective satellite • no longer in the natural state; developed by human care and for human use • marked by refinement in taste and manners
	cultured				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • marked by refinement in taste and manners
	genteel				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • marked by refinement in taste and manners

Best Hypernyms For POLITE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for polite, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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