1. showing good manners and consideration for others
2. refined or cultured in manner
Usage: formal

Examples

• She gave a polite smile to the stranger.
• It’s polite to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’
• He made polite conversation at the dinner party.
• The children were taught to be polite to their elders.
• She declined the invitation in a polite way.
• The waiter was very polite and helpful.
• They exchanged polite greetings in the hallway.