polite
вежливый
showing good manners
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polite with Russian translation
polite usage examples
Please be polite when you meet the neighbours.
Пожалуйста, будь вежливым, когда встречаешь соседей.
The waiter was polite and answered all our questions.
Официант был вежливым и ответил на все наши вопросы.
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polite belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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She was always polite to her teachers.
The staff at the hotel were courteous and helpful.
He's well-mannered and knows how to behave at formal dinners.
Please be considerate and keep the noise down after 10 pm.
They were civil to each other despite disagreeing.
They exchanged formal greetings before the meeting.
Be respectful when speaking to your elders.
The receptionist is always friendly to visitors.
Деликатный, умеющий избегать неловких тем и не обидеть.
She was tactful when explaining the problem to the client.
He gave a diplomatic answer that avoided offending anyone.
Изысканно вежливый, светский, часто предполагает стиль и опыт.
He was known for his urbane manner and quick wit.
Добрая, великодушная вежливость; сочетает вежливость и теплое отношение.
She was gracious to all her guests.
What’s the difference
How is polite different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между casual, everyday, informal и ordinary
Разница между casual, everyday, informal и ordinary: стиль, регулярность, неофициальность и обычность с примерами.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
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Questions about this word
What does polite mean?
showing good manners
How do you pronounce polite?
polite is pronounced as /pəˈlaɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is polite used in a sentence?
Please be polite when you meet the neighbours. Translation: Пожалуйста, будь вежливым, когда встречаешь соседей.
Is polite part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, polite (вежливый) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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