politest Definition

polite
adj politer, politest

1. Said of a person or their actions, etc: well-mannered; considerate towards others; courteous.

Thesaurus: considerate, courteous, mannerly, well-mannered, respectful, tactful, deferential, civilized, diplomatic, cordial, gracious, urbane, thoughtful; Antonym: impolite, rude.
2. Well-bred, cultivated or refined.

Example: One does not pick one's nose in polite society

Derivative: politely
adverb

Derivative: politeness
noun

A polite quality or manner
Thesaurus: consideration, cordiality, gentility, graciousness, refinement, tact, manners, mannerliness, deference, diplomacy, respect, refinement, polish, civility, cultivation; Antonym: rudeness, impoliteness.

Etymology: 16c in sense 2; 15c in obsolete sense ‘burnished': from Latin politus, from polire to polish.