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Harmonious vs Polite - What's the difference?

harmonious | polite | Related terms |

Harmonious is a related term of polite.


As adjectives the difference between harmonious and polite

is that harmonious is showing accord in feeling or action while polite is well-mannered, civilized.

As a verb polite is

(obsolete|transitive) to polish; to refine; to render polite.

Amenable vs Polite - What's the difference?

amenable | polite | Related terms |

Amenable is a related term of polite.


As adjectives the difference between amenable and polite

is that amenable is willing to respond to persuasion or suggestions while polite is well-mannered, civilized.

As a verb polite is

(obsolete|transitive) to polish; to refine; to render polite.

Appropriate vs Polite - What's the difference?

appropriate | polite | Related terms |

Appropriate is a related term of polite.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between appropriate and polite

is that appropriate is (obsolete) set apart for a particular use or person; reserved while polite is (obsolete) smooth, polished, burnished.

As adjectives the difference between appropriate and polite

is that appropriate is (obsolete) set apart for a particular use or person; reserved while polite is well-mannered, civilized.

As verbs the difference between appropriate and polite

is that appropriate is (archaic) to make suitable; to suit while polite is (obsolete|transitive) to polish; to refine; to render polite.

Accommodating vs Polite - What's the difference?

accommodating | polite | Related terms |

Accommodating is a related term of polite.


As adjectives the difference between accommodating and polite

is that accommodating is affording, or disposed to afford, accommodation; obliging; helpful; as an accommodating man, spirit, arrangement while polite is well-mannered, civilized.

As verbs the difference between accommodating and polite

is that accommodating is while polite is (obsolete|transitive) to polish; to refine; to render polite.

Amicable vs Polite - What's the difference?

amicable | polite | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between amicable and polite

is that amicable is showing friendliness or goodwill while polite is well-mannered, civilized.

As a verb polite is

to polish; to refine; to render polite.

Agreeable vs Polite - What's the difference?

agreeable | polite | Related terms |

Agreeable is a related term of polite.


As adjectives the difference between agreeable and polite

is that agreeable is pleasing, either to the mind or senses; pleasant; grateful while polite is well-mannered, civilized.

As a noun agreeable

is something pleasing; anything that is agreeable.

As a verb polite is

(obsolete|transitive) to polish; to refine; to render polite.

Cheerful vs Polite - What's the difference?

cheerful | polite | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between cheerful and polite

is that cheerful is noticeably happy and optimistic while polite is well-mannered, civilized.

As a verb polite is

to polish; to refine; to render polite.

Congenial vs Polite - What's the difference?

congenial | polite | Related terms |

Congenial is a related term of polite.


As adjectives the difference between congenial and polite

is that congenial is having the same or very similar nature, personality, tastes, habits or interests while polite is well-mannered, civilized.

As a verb polite is

(obsolete|transitive) to polish; to refine; to render polite.

Sociable vs Polite - What's the difference?

sociable | polite | Related terms |

Sociable is a related term of polite.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between sociable and polite

is that sociable is (obsolete) no longer hostile; friendly while polite is (obsolete) smooth, polished, burnished.

As adjectives the difference between sociable and polite

is that sociable is tending to socialize or be social; friendly; inviting; congenial while polite is well-mannered, civilized.

As a verb polite is

(obsolete|transitive) to polish; to refine; to render polite.

Acceptable vs Polite - What's the difference?

acceptable | polite | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between acceptable and polite

is that acceptable is capable, worthy, or sure of being accepted or received with pleasure; pleasing to a receiver; gratifying; agreeable; welcome; as, an acceptable present, one acceptable to us while polite is well-mannered, civilized.

As a verb polite is

to polish; to refine; to render polite.

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