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Politeness

Politeness Meaning & Definition
Politeness Definition And Meaning

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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