English to Norwegian Meaning of polite - høflig

Polite :

høflig

adjective

høflig, kjedelig, skånsom, beleven, respekt, omgjengelige, skikkelig, beskjeden, ydmyk, disiplinert, myk, svak, lys, sivil, snill, kultivert, dyrket, fornem, flink, sjarmerende, vakker, fint, hyggelig, underdanig, lav, mende, behagelig, oppriktige, nådig, elskverdig, minnelig, Vennligst

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Definitions of polite in English

Adjective(1) showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.(2) marked by refinement in taste and manners(3) not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal

Examples of polite in English

(1) He heard a young comedian being interviewed on the radio the other day and is far too polite to name him.(2) When guests visit you, it is polite to welcome them with kind words and serve them what you have.(3) If you are going into a bar or pub, with a woman is it more polite to let them go first, or to go first yourself to check that the place is safe?(4) She's too polite to tell him to shut up and go away, so we put up with him.(5) It seemed only polite to say goodnight with a kiss, just between friends.(6) The reaction of polite society to this extraordinary work was one of astonishment.(7) And the phrase ├ö├ç├┐national interest├ö├ç├û should never be mentioned in polite society.(8) You could hand around evaluation forms, but many people are too polite to tell you what they really thought.(9) I think it's only polite to make the effort in the local language even if everyone does seem to speak English.(10) Yes, but in polite society, one does not hear of this.(11) Looks of despair flashed across all of their faces, but to their credit they were too polite to outwardly groan.(12) There are still some things that cannot be talked about in polite society.(13) Over the years he built a pagoda to polite English society as it faded in the glare of post-war vulgarity.(14) In the mind of a desperate prisoner you sometimes find genius that is seldom recognized in more polite society.(15) I myself forgot about these issues and most people are too polite to mention them.(16) He was extremely polite to his opponents and often took up cudgels for them too.

Related Phrases of polite

(1) be polite ::

være høflig

(2) very polite ::

veldig høflig

(3) polite society ::

høflig samfunn

(4) polite expression ::

høflig uttrykk

Related Phrases of polite

(1) be polite ::

være høflig

(2) very polite ::

veldig høflig

(3) polite society ::

høflig samfunn

(4) polite expression ::

høflig uttrykk

Synonyms

Adjective

1. well-mannered ::

godt oppdratt

2. civilized ::

sivilisert

3. civil ::

sivil

Antonyms

1. discourteous ::

uhøflig

2. ill-mannered ::

uoppdragne

3. impolite ::

uhøflig

4. inconsiderate ::

hensynsløs

5. rude ::

uhøflig

6. uncivil ::

uncivil

Different Forms

polite, politely, politeness

Word Example from TV Shows

Because you raised me to be POLITE.

The Big Bang Theory Season 11, Episode 13

Here comes our new boss. Be POLITE.

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 4

- Here he comes. - Right. Be POLITE.

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 9

How do I know you're not just being POLITE

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 21

it's also POLITE to make sure you're well-groomed down there.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 2

Examples of polite from TV Shows

Because you raised me to be POLITE.

The Big Bang Theory Season 11, Episode 13

Here comes our new boss. Be POLITE.

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 4

- Here he comes. - Right. Be POLITE.

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 9

How do I know you're not just being POLITE

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 21

it's also POLITE to make sure you're well-groomed down there.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 2

English to Norwegian Dictionary: polite

Meaning and definitions of polite, translation in Norwegian language for polite with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of polite in Norwegian and in English language.

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English to Norwegian Dictionary: polite

Meaning and definitions of polite, translation in Norwegian language for polite with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of polite in Norwegian and in English language.

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