Politeness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəˈlaɪtnəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Politeness is a noun meaning (uncountable) The quality of being polite.
Meaning
(uncountable) The quality of being polite.
More Meanings
- (countable) A polite act.
Example Sentences
At school, where politeness is not one of the compulsory subjects, I was "Pup", "Puggy", "Ki-ki", "Balcombe Beauty", "Snarleywow", and other shafts of endearment. I was not petted.
These politenesses left Miss Marley floundering for initiative, holding Jasper and being solemnly inspected by Podson, who clearly depended on her the convention of an afternoon call.
Word Forms
- politenesses
Synonyms for politeness
Depending on context, synonyms include civility, courtesy, courtliness, etiquette, grace, niceness.
Antonyms for politeness
Common opposites include impoliteness, rudeness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include civility, niceness, courtesy, courteousness, decency, comity.
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Sources & Attribution
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