About The Word Politeness
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Politeness
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What's The Definition Of Politeness?
[n] the act of showing regard for others
[n] a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage Synonyms | Synonyms for Politeness: civility | niceness Related Terms | Find terms related to Politeness: affability | agreeableness | amenities | amenity | civilities | civility | comity | complaisance | considerateness | convention | courteousness | courtesy | courtliness | decencies | decorum | deference | diplomatic code | elegance | elegancies | etiquette | exquisite manners | formalities | good form | good manners | gracefulness | graciousness | manners | mores | natural politeness | point of etiquette | politesse | proprieties | protocol | punctilio | quiet good manners | respect | respectfulness | rules of conduct | social code | social conduct | social graces | social procedures | social usage | solicitousness | solicitude | tact | tactfulness | thoughtfulness | urbanity See Also | courtesy | courtesy | deference | devoir | formality | good manners | respect Politeness In Webster's Dictionary \Po*lite"ness\, n.
1. High finish; smoothness; burnished elegance. [R.]
--Evelyn.
2. The quality or state of being polite; refinement of
manners; urbanity; courteous behavior; complaisance;
obliging attentions.
Syn: Courtesy; good breeding; refinement; urbanity;
courteousness; affability; complaisance; civility;
gentility; courtliness.
Usage: {Politeness}, {Courtesy}. Politeness denotes that ease
and gracefulness of manners which first sprung up in
cities, connected with a desire to please others by
anticipating their wants and wishes, and studiously
avoiding whatever might give them pain. Courtesy is,
etymologically, the politeness of courts. It displays
itself in the address and manners; it is shown more
especially in receiving and entertaining others, and
is a union of dignified complaisance and kindness.
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