Merriam-Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster [1051]
Synonyms
course, line, procedure, program—more at COURSE
2policy noun, plural -cies : a writing whereby a contract of insurance is made
pol·i·cy·hold·er noun : one granted an insurance policy
po·lio noun : POLIOMYELITIS
— polio adjective
po·lio·my·eli·tis noun : an acute virus disease marked by inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord leading usu. to paralysis
1polish verb 1 : to make smooth and glossy usu. by rubbing
2 : to refine or improve in manners, condition, or style
Synonyms
buff, burnish, dress, gloss, grind, rub, shine, smooth; also sleek, slick; coat, glaze; finish, veneer; brighten; rasp, sand, sandblast, sandpaper, scour, scrape, scrub
2polish noun 1 : a smooth glossy surface appearance or finish
2 : enlightenment and excellence of taste acquired by intellectual and aesthetic training : CULTURE
3 : the action or process of polishing
4 : a preparation used to produce a gloss
Synonyms
[1] gloss, luster, sheen, shine—more at SHINE
[2] civilization, cultivation, culture, refinement—more at CULTURE
Pol·ish noun : the Slavic language of the Poles
— Polish adjective
polished adjective 1 : having a smooth and glossy surface produced by or as if by polishing
2 : characterized by elegance and refinement
Synonyms
[1] glossy, lustrous, satiny, sleek—more at GLOSSY
[2] civilized, cultivated, cultured, genteel, refined—more at CULTIVATED
polit abbreviation political; politician
po·lit·bu·ro noun [ORIGIN: Russ politbyuro]
: the principal policy-making committee of a Communist party
po·lite adjective po·lit·er; -est 1 : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of advanced culture <~ society>
2 : marked by correct social conduct : COURTEOUS; also : CONSIDERATE, TACTFUL
— po·lite·ly adverb
Synonyms
[1] correct, decent, decorous, genteel, nice, proper, respectable, seemly—more at PROPER
[2] civil, considerate, courteous, genteel, gracious, mannerly, tactful, well-bred; also attentive, thoughtful; chivalrous, courtly, gallant; ceremonial, ceremonious; formal, suave, unctuous, urbane; elegant, refined; deferential, dutiful, respectful, submissive, yielding; acceptable, appropriate, becoming, correct, decent, decorous, fit, fitting, good, meet, proper, respectable, right, seemly, suitable; affable, cordial, friendly, genial, hospitable, sociable; felicitous, graceful; humble, meek, modest, unassertive
Antonyms
discourteous, impolite, inconsiderate, rude, ungracious, unmannerly
po·lite·ness noun : the quality or state of being polite
Synonyms
civility, courtesy, gentility, graciousness, mannerliness; also attentiveness, consideration, thoughtfulness; ceremoniousness, ceremony, formality; chivalrousness, chivalry, courtliness, gallantry; breeding, manners; urbanity; elegance, refinement; deference, respect; decency, decorum, propriety, respectability; affability, cordiality, friendliness, geniality, hospitality, sociability; gracefulness; humility, meekness, modesty, shyness
Antonyms
discourtesy, incivility, rudeness
po·li·tesse noun [ORIGIN: F]
: formal politeness