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:
- graciousness
- elegance
- civility
- attentiveness
- courteousness
- gentility
- gallantry
- thoughtfulness
- hospitality
- courtesy
- manners
Antonyms:
- impertinence
- vulgarity
- surliness
- brashness
- impoliteness
- impoliteness
- shamelessness
- discourtesy
- shamelessness
- rudeness
- boldness
- brashness
- incivility
- insolence
- disrespect
- disrespect
- boldness
- audacity
- impudence
- audacity
- incivility
- impertinence
- impudence
- insolence
- rudeness
- boorishness
- discourtesy
- surliness
- boorishness
- vulgarity
Synonyms:
- mannerliness
- chivalry
- genteelness
- respect
- gracefulness
- refinement
- respectability
- gentlemanliness
- consideration
- courtliness
Antonyms:
- ungraciousness
- indecency
- churlishness
- informality
- impropriety
- inappropriateness
- delinquency
- inappropriateness
- ungraciousness
- presumption
- audaciousness
- informality
- impropriety
- discourteousness
- delinquency
- sauciness
- casualness
- audaciousness
- arrogance
- casualness
- sauciness
- arrogance
- churlishness
- indecency
- discourteousness
- presumption
Synonyms:
- shyness
- sociability
- propriety
- affability
- unctuousness
- modesty
- geniality
- knighthood
- ceremoniousness
- cordiality
- decorum
- deference
- breeding
- chivalrousness
- urbanity
- decorousness
- gentilesse
- ceremony
- humility
- politesse
- meekness
- ceremonialness
- friendliness
- formality
- decency
- seemliness
- suaveness
- polish
- knightliness
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
graciousness, elegance, civility, attentiveness, courteousness, gentility, gallantry, thoughtfulness, hospitality, courtesy
impertinence, vulgarity, surliness, brashness, impoliteness, impoliteness, shamelessness, discourtesy, shamelessness, rudeness
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.
