polite
/pəˈlaɪt/
po · lite
pə · ˈlaɪt
English Definition
adj. having good manners and showing respect for others
Significado en Español
educado, cortés
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “polite”:
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A
harsh
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B
blunt
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C
rude
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D
courteous
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D — courteous.
“polite” means adj. having good manners and showing respect for others
Common questions about “polite”
What does “polite” mean?
polite — adj. having good manners and showing respect for others. In Chinese: 礼貌的.
How do you pronounce “polite”?
polite is pronounced /pəˈlaɪt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: po · lite.
Is “polite” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. polite appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
