Translation
polite, polished
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Word origin
From Latin politus ('polished, refined'), past participle of polire ('to polish'). The sense of good manners developed from the idea of a polished person.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- politus
- English cognates
- polite, polish
Grammar
Examples
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Be polite to the lady, please.
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The shop assistant was very polite but not very helpful.
marbre .
The polished marble shone in the light.
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A polite refusal is better than a false yes.
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She replied in a polite but firm tone.
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