English · Adjectives
most polite
/məʊst pəˈlaɪt/
[/məʊst pəˈlaɪt/]
superlative of polite
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'polite', made with 'most' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
She is the most polite guest at the party.
She is the most polite guest at the party.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'most' plus 'polite' rather than by adding '-est'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'most' with 'the' instead of the '-est' ending.