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