polite

  • 131po|lite´ness — po|lite «puh LYT», adjective. 1. having or showing good manners; characterized by courtesy and consideration; behaving properly: »a polite reply. The polite boy gave the lady his seat on the bus. 2. refined; characterized by civilized taste;… …

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  • 132po|lite´ly — po|lite «puh LYT», adjective. 1. having or showing good manners; characterized by courtesy and consideration; behaving properly: »a polite reply. The polite boy gave the lady his seat on the bus. 2. refined; characterized by civilized taste;… …

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