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Polite[puh-LITE]
adjective

“It is polite to say thank you.”

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Civility[səˈvɪləti]Means Polite
noun

“Both parties maintained civility throughout the discussion.”

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Courtesy[ˈkɜːrtəsi]Means Polite
noun

“She held the door open as a basic courtesy.”

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Cordially[ˈkɔːrdʒəli]Means Polite
adverb

“The guests were cordially invited into the parlor.”

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gracious[ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs]Appears in an example
adjective

“She was gracious enough to thank everyone individually.”

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Salutation[ˌsæljʊˈteɪʃən]Appears in an example
noun

“He began the formal letter with an appropriate salutation.”

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