Politesse

Quick meaning: Politesse is a noun meaning Civility, politeness, courtesy or gallantry; genteel politeness or an instance of this.

Meaning

Civility, politeness, courtesy or gallantry; genteel politeness or an instance of this.

Example Sentences

The reference in his letter to ‘having a drink’ is of course just an empty politesse.

The soft politesse concealed a sharp observer, a gleaner of information, cool under pressure and used to having to think several steps ahead […]

So if you meet me, have some courtesy / Have some sympathy, and some taste / Use all your well-learned politesse / Or I'll lay your soul to waste

Word Forms

• politesses

Synonyms for politesse

Depending on context, synonyms include chivalry.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include chivalry, civility, politeness, civillity, gentry, courtesy.

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