US /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
noun Freq #25549

Meanings

  1. 1
    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... civilitycourtesy
Opposites
Word family
Derived forms superpoliteness

Etymology

From polite + -ness.

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