polite
adjectiveUK /pəˈlaɪt/
US /pəˈlaɪt/
Being polite means using good manners and being nice to people.
She was very polite and said thank you for the gift.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Showing respect in the way you speak or behave.
He gave a polite nod to the teacher.
3. Done or said to be nice, even if not completely honest.
She made a polite excuse to leave the party early.
4. Belonging to a high social class or refined group.
The novel was written for polite society of the time.