politeness
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1.3
- noun
- /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
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cortesía
- Her politeness made a lasting impression on everyone she met.
- respect and politeness
- politeness and propriety
- rules of politeness
If you get hypocritical politeness, you might lose a lot.
- If you get hypocritical politeness, you might lose a lot.
- You know, I don't know about you, but I appreciate politeness, right?
- It like it splits into compassion and politeness.
- The comments about this, you know, despite their reputation for politeness, Canadian people have been so snippy about this.
- Political correctness had nothing ever to do with politeness, with preventing offence, with ensuring that people's feelings were protected.
- And the purpose of it never had anything to do with politeness, with being respectful, with being kind, with not offending people.
- I think Canada is the politeness is a real thing.
- We're beginning with politeness to work towards all of the things we once had.
- In speeding up to bypass the politeness sensor, I become angry, cheap, UN enjoying.
Examples
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The English had all been very polite, but below the politeness was a chilly aloofness.
Fiction book (1997) -
I had declined his offer with chilly politeness, and only then had Holman played his trump card.
Fiction book (1997) -
What a model of politeness you two are.
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There is such a thing as common everyday politeness and gratitude.
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By then, everyone had eaten, but they ate again, out of politeness, and said nothing.
Fiction book (1990) -
If you're really serious, the least we can do in common politeness is to hear you out.
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Ideas and contributions must be respected, and politeness must be inherent in the discussion.
Academic text (2012) -
Walter welcomed me with demonstrative politeness and introduced me to his staff.
Fiction book (1993) -
She made her parents proud with her politeness and gymnastic skills.
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When cultural norms in favor of politeness or compliance are overlooked, the result can be disastrous.
Academic text (1998)
Synonyms
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1.0
Polite actions or words that show you value someone
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1.9
Polite actions or words that show respect for other people
248
1.0
Polite ways of behaving toward other people, like saying please and thank you
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3.0
Polite, respectful behavior that follows common social rules
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4.2
Polite and respectful words and actions toward other people
30
7.3
Polite and proper behavior in formal situations
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1.0
Polite and respectful actions toward other people
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1.3
A kind and polite way of treating other people
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2.9
Being kind and careful about other people's needs and feelings
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4.1
Being kind, polite, and generous to other people
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9.9
Formal good manners and speech that shows respect for others
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3.9
Polite and kind behavior toward other people's feelings and wishes
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8.4
A polite way of behaving that follows social rules
A polite way of behaving that shows respect for other people
Care for other people's needs and feelings
Good behaviour that follows social rules and shows respect for others
Antonyms
How Polite
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Politeness comes from polite, which originally meant 'polished' or 'refined' and is the same idea behind the word polish. So, politeness is being 'polished' in your behavior—showing good manners and respect.