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