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po·lite / pəˈlīt/ • adj. (-lit·er, -lit·est) having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people: they thought she was wrong but were too polite to say so. ∎  of or relating to people who regard themselves as more cultured and refined than others: the picture outraged polite society.DERIVATIVES: po·lite·ly adv.po·lite·ness n.

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