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Polite vs Kindhearted - What's the difference?

polite | kindhearted | Related terms |

Polite is a related term of kindhearted.


As adjectives the difference between polite and kindhearted

is that polite is well-mannered, civilized while kindhearted is having an innately kind disposition or character.

As a verb polite

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

Polite vs Acquiescent - What's the difference?

polite | acquiescent | Related terms |

Polite is a related term of acquiescent.


As adjectives the difference between polite and acquiescent

is that polite is well-mannered, civilized while acquiescent is willing to acquiesce, accept or agree to something without objection, protest or resistance.

As a verb polite

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

Circumspect vs Polite - What's the difference?

circumspect | polite | Related terms |

Circumspect is a related term of polite.


As adjectives the difference between circumspect and polite

is that circumspect is carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent while polite is well-mannered, civilized.

As a verb polite is

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

Seemly vs Polite - What's the difference?

seemly | polite | Related terms |

Seemly is a related term of polite.


As adjectives the difference between seemly and polite

is that seemly is (of behavior) appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming while polite is well-mannered, civilized.

As an adverb seemly

is appropriately, fittingly.

As a verb polite is

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

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.

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