Synonyms for polite
28 synonyms for “polite”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Polite as in “courteous”
adjective: showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
- courteous
- gracious
- respectful
- thoughtful
- considerate
- nice
- affable
- attentive
- deferential
- solicitous
- tactful
- cordial
- agreeable
- accommodating
- amiable
- well-mannered
- mannerly
- complaisant
Polite as in “genteel”
adjective: marked by refinement in taste and manners
- genteel
- urbane
- refined
- cultured
- polished
- cultivated
- civilized
Polite as in “civil”
adjective: not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others
- civil
- proper
- correct
Can you name more synonyms for polite?
Synonym Showdown is a free word game: take turns naming synonyms, and call out anyone who’s bluffing. Play friends with a room code, go ranked, or race the clock in Score Attack.
Play now