politeness

B2 Topic:Abstract Ideas

US /pəˈlaɪtnəs/ See IPA manual

Freq #25549

Meanings

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noun
The quality of having good manners and showing respect for others.

He greeted his guests with warmth and politeness.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 noun · the quality of having good... civility courtesy

Opposites

impoliteness rudeness

Word family

Derived forms superpoliteness

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Proverbs (1)

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Punctuality is the politeness of kings

Etymology

From polite + -ness.

Topics

Abstract Ideas

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