Sentence examples for polite of from inspiring English sources

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warm of

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The phrase "polite of" is not a commonly used construction in written English.
It is more common to use "polite of someone" or "polite of something" to describe a specific person or thing, rather than just saying "polite of" on its own. Example: It was polite of my boss to offer me a promotion. (Here, "polite of" is used to describe the action of the boss offering the promotion.) Alternatively, you could say "My boss was very polite."

Exact(22)

Until recently, Mr. Huntsman has been among the most polite of the candidates, urging a return to "civility" in politics.

The New York Times

Schocken was easily the least polite of Livni's questioners.

The New Yorker

We are polite, of course, but I've never met two Irish writers who hung out.

The New York Times

Mr. Lanard, the more polite of the two, said, "I see it as a courtesy".

The New York Times

COLE: Well, West Africans are definitely not too polite, and I daresay Nigerians are the least polite of all.

The New Yorker

The Panthers need pass-rush help, so they might consider Brian Burns of Florida State or Jachai Polite of Florida.

The Washington Post

Similar(38)

From an easy chair, stage right, Lemon greets her guests in the politest of tones.

The New Yorker

He might have a penchant for getting into trouble but Paddington has always been the politest of bears.

Independent

THE family memoir about a beloved relative is, among the autobiographical subgenres, the politest of the bunch.

The New York Times - Books

$20. THE family memoir about a beloved relative is, among the autobiographical subgenres, the politest of the bunch.

The New York Times - Books

Respect for an acquaintance even one year older than oneself requires the use of a polite form of speech.

Plosone

More suggestions(15)

sensitive of

delicate of

bright of

amiable of

rude of

decent of

friendly of

nice of

civil of

sweet of

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cultured of

polished of

educated of

neighborly of

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