polite
gb/pəlˈaɪt/ us/pəlˈaɪt/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 4200
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
A2
property
1
Showing good manners
Acting in a kind and respectful way toward other people.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is polite to [someone]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'polite' with 'kind'. 'Polite' focuses on manners and social rules, while 'kind' means caring about others' feelings.
Συνώνυμα
courteous (Slightly more formal than 'polite', often used in professional or service contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
rude (Direct opposite; describes behavior that is impolite or disrespectful.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
polite request
|polite conversation
|polite smile
|be polite
|sound polite
Θέματα
daily life
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- She was polite to the waiter, even though the service was slow.
- Please be polite when you meet my parents.
- He gave a polite nod as she passed by.
- The teacher reminded the students to be polite to each other.
- It’s polite to say ‘thank you’ when someone helps you.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He is always polite to his friends.
- It is polite to say hello.
- The boy is polite to his teacher.
- She is polite when she talks to old people.
adjective
B2
property
2
Socially refined or cultured
Behaving in a way that is proper in high society or formal situations.
Συνώνυμα
refined (Emphasizes elegance and sophistication, often in cultural or social settings.)
Αντώνυμα
uncouth (Describes behavior lacking refinement or good manners.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
polite society
|polite conversation
|polite company
Θέματα
society
|culture
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- He was raised in a polite society where strict manners were expected.
- That topic is not discussed in polite company.
- The dinner was full of polite conversation about art and travel.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- They spoke about safe topics in polite company.
- He learned how to act in polite society.
- We avoid rude jokes in polite company.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
polite
IPA
GB/pəlˈaɪt/
US/pəlˈaɪt/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
po - lite (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lite)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: polite
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
politely
adverb B1
politeness
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
Εκφράσεις
polite company
1/pəlˈaɪt kˈʌmpəni/
fixed phrase
Group expecting refined manners
A group of people where you must speak and act in a formal and careful way.
Παραδείγματα
- Such language is not used in polite company.
- In polite company, people avoid discussing politics.
polite society
2/pəlˈaɪt səsˈaɪəti/
fixed phrase
formal
social norms among well-mannered people
The way well-mannered people are expected to behave in public.
Παραδείγματα
- In polite society, it's rude to talk with your mouth full.
- Such language is not used in polite society.
polite society
3/pəlˈaɪt səsˈaɪəti/
fixed phrase
Refined social circles
A group of people who follow formal and refined rules of behavior.
Παραδείγματα
- In polite society, it’s considered rude to talk about money.
- She was introduced to the customs of polite society after marrying into a wealthy family.