English · Adjectives
more polite
/mɔːr pəˈlaɪt/
[/mɔːr pəˈlaɪt/]
comparative of polite
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'polite', made with 'more' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
He is more polite than his cousin.
He is more polite than his cousin.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'more' plus 'polite' rather than by adding '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'more' instead of the '-er' ending.