politer

po·lite

P p

Definitions of politer word

adjective politer showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply. 1
adjective politer refined or cultured: polite society. 1
adjective politer of a refined or elegant kind: polite learning. 1

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Latin polītus, past participle of polīre to polish

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preposition

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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