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