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