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