Polites

Synonyms for "polites" (79 found)

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Closest matches (16)

civil courteous affable attentive complaisant genteel gracious mannerly obliging polished amicable well mannered accommodating accomplished agreeable ceremonious

Strong matches (24)

chivalrous civilised considerate cordial courtly cultivate cultivated debonair decent decorous deferential diplomatic dutiful fair

Adjective(5 words)

civil civilized correct courteous cultivated

Adjective(5 words)

civil civilised civilized cultivated cultured

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Adjective(13 words)

fair-mannered genteel mannerly polished politic reasonable refined unrude urbane well-behaved well-bred well-brought-up well-mannered

formal gallant gentle gentlemanly graceful ladylike nice orderly pleasant politically correct presentable proper refined respectful shrewd smooth solicitous suave tactful tasteful

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thoughtful unrude urbane well bred well-mannered

Adjective(1 words)

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is a

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mythological figure

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See, now, Polites, one of Priam's sons, / scarce slipt from Pyrrhus' butchery, and lame, / through foes, through darts, along the cloisters runs / and empty courtyards.

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