polite

Definitions

Having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people.

Refined or cultured in manners; socially correct.

Marked by an appearance of civility or courtesy.

Examples

It is polite to say thank you when someone helps you.

She gave a polite smile to the stranger who held the door open.

He maintained a polite tone throughout the entire heated debate.

Synonyms

courteous well-mannered civil respectful gracious refined gentle

Antonyms

rude impolite discourteous insolent crude ill-mannered brash