politeness (Meaning)
politeness (n)
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
the act of showing regard for others
politeness (n.)
High finish; smoothness; burnished elegance.
The quality or state of being polite; refinement of manners; urbanity; courteous behavior; complaisance; obliging attentions.
Synonyms & Antonyms of politeness
Synonyms:
- manners
- gallantry
- gentility
- hospitality
- courteousness
- elegance
- graciousness
- courtesy
- civility
- attentiveness
- thoughtfulness
Antonyms:
- vulgarity
- surliness
- boorishness
- impertinence
- disrespect
- audacity
- shamelessness
- rudeness
- disrespect
- impoliteness
- audacity
- boorishness
- discourtesy
- shamelessness
- incivility
- surliness
- rudeness
- impertinence
- discourtesy
- brashness
- insolence
- impudence
- insolence
- boldness
- incivility
- impoliteness
- boldness
- impudence
- vulgarity
- brashness
Synonyms:
- respectability
- mannerliness
- respect
- gentlemanliness
- consideration
- refinement
- chivalry
- genteelness
- gracefulness
- courtliness
Antonyms:
- ungraciousness
- sauciness
- inappropriateness
- presumption
- sauciness
- audaciousness
- impropriety
- delinquency
- churlishness
- informality
- casualness
- arrogance
- presumption
- discourteousness
- churlishness
- inappropriateness
- indecency
- ungraciousness
- delinquency
- indecency
- arrogance
- impropriety
- informality
- discourteousness
- audaciousness
- casualness
Synonyms:
- ceremony
- meekness
- shyness
- decorousness
- knightliness
- chivalrousness
- sociability
- deference
- unctuousness
- humility
- geniality
- polish
- modesty
- suaveness
- propriety
- knighthood
- affability
- formality
- breeding
- urbanity
- decency
- politesse
- seemliness
- gentilesse
- ceremonialness
- cordiality
- friendliness
- decorum
- ceremoniousness
Antonyms:
politeness Sentence Examples
- Emily's politeness made her a welcome guest wherever she went.
- Despite her frustration, Sarah maintained her politeness throughout the meeting.
- John's politeness extended to even the most difficult clients.
- The polite waiter greeted customers with a warm smile and impeccable service.
- In a world of rudeness, politeness became a rare and refreshing quality.
- Emily's genuine politeness put people at ease and made them feel valued.
- The company emphasized politeness as a core value among its employees.
- Polite dialogue is essential for resolving conflicts and fostering understanding.
- The politeness of the clerk made the long wait at the DMV bearable.
- John's politeness was a reflection of his upbringing and respect for others.
FAQs About the word politeness
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage, the act of showing regard for othersHigh finish; smoothness; burnished elegance., The quality or state o
manners, gallantry, gentility, hospitality, courteousness, elegance, graciousness, courtesy, civility, attentiveness
vulgarity, surliness, boorishness, impertinence, disrespect, audacity, shamelessness, rudeness, disrespect, impoliteness
Emily's politeness made her a welcome guest wherever she went.
Despite her frustration, Sarah maintained her politeness throughout the meeting.
John's politeness extended to even the most difficult clients.
The polite waiter greeted customers with a warm smile and impeccable service.
