'Politest' definitions:

Definition of 'Politest'

From: GCIDE
  • Polite \Po*lite"\, a. [Compar. Politer; superl. Politest.] [L. politus, p. p. of polire to polish: cf. F. poli. See Polish, v.]
  • 1. Smooth; polished. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • Rays of light falling on a polite surface. --Sir I. Newton. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Smooth and refined in behavior or manners; well bred; courteous; complaisant; obliging; civil. [1913 Webster]
  • He marries, bows at court, and grows polite. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Characterized by refinement, or a high degree of finish; as, polite literature. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: Polished; refined; well bred; courteous; affable; urbane; civil; courtly; elegant; genteel. [1913 Webster]