polite

• Beschreibt eine Person, die gute Manieren zeigt und anderen mit Respekt begegnet, oft auch freundlich und rücksichtsvoll ist.

Describes someone who shows good manners and respect for others.

1. A1formal

   Showing good manners and respect for others in behavior or speech.

   Höflich

   • It is polite to say 'please' and 'thank you'.
   • She gave a polite smile to the guests.
   • He was very polite to the elderly woman.

   Synonymecivilcourteousdeferentialgentlemanlygraciousladylikerespectfultactful

   Antonymediscourteousdisrespectfulimpoliteinsolentrudeuncivil

2. Courteous behaviorA2formal

   Behaving in a way that is socially correct and shows consideration for others.

   Höflich

   • The waiter was polite and helpful.
   • They exchanged polite greetings at the party.
   • A polite refusal is better than a rude acceptance.

   Synonymecivilconsideratecourteousdeferentialdiplomaticgraciousrespectfultactfulthoughtful

   Antonymediscourteousimpoliteinsolentrudeuncivil