Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Having good manners or showing respectful behavior towards others.
Polite
/pəˈlaɪt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He was polite to the waiter.It's polite to say 'please' and 'thank you'.
Etymology:
From Middle French "polite," from Latin "politus," past participle of "polire," meaning to polish or refine.
Usage Statistics:
72 mentions per 1 million words 
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