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Politest

Polite \Po*lite"\, a. [Compar. Politer; superl. Politest.] [L. politus, p. p. of polire to polish: cf. F. poli. See Polish, v.]

  1. Smooth; polished. [Obs.]

    Rays of light falling on a polite surface.
    --Sir I. Newton.

  2. Smooth and refined in behavior or manners; well bred; courteous; complaisant; obliging; civil.

    He marries, bows at court, and grows polite.
    --Pope.

  3. Characterized by refinement, or a high degree of finish; as, polite literature.
    --Macaulay.

    Syn: Polished; refined; well bred; courteous; affable; urbane; civil; courtly; elegant; genteel.

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politest

a. (en-superlative of: polite) alt. (en-superlative of: polite)

Usage examples of "politest".

Hornblower put on his politest manner and took off his hat with his politest bow as he thanked them and escorted them to the side.