polite

  • 41polite society — noun a) The elite or upper crust of society. The members of polite society had become inbred in behavior, living by outdated rules and concerned with dusty glories and old feuds. b) That portion of society that is concerned with (or cares about)… …

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  • 42polite fiction — noun A social scenario in which all participants are aware of a truth, but pretend to believe in some alternative version of events to avoid conflict or embarrassment. Susan is only able to deal with the fact that her husband has sex with the man …

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  • 43polite company — po,lite company noun uncount POLITE SOCIETY …

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  • 44polite company — UK / US noun [uncountable] polite society …

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  • 45polite — adjective Well mannered, civilized. Ant: impolite, rude See Also: polish …

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  • 46polite — Synonyms and related words: accommodating, affable, agreeable, attentive, civil, complaisant, considerate, cordial, courteous, deferential, diplomatic, fair, formal, genteel, graceful, gracious, mannerly, obliging, polished, proper, respectful,… …

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  • 47politè — po|li|tè Mot Agut Nom masculí …

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  • 48polite — po·lite || pÉ™ laɪt adj. courteous, having good manners; gentle, genial, kind …

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  • 49Polite —    Figlio di Priamo e di Ecuba, venne ucciso sotto i loro occhi da Pirro, il feroce figlio di Achille …

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  • 50polite — a. Accomplished, genteel, cultivated, refined, courteous, civil, affable, complaisant, courtly, gracious, urbane, polished, well behaved, well mannered, well bred, elegant, obliging …

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