politeness English

Meaning politeness meaning

What does politeness mean?

Definitions in simple English

politeness Noun

— Politeness is how polite you are to someone else. I expect a high level of politeness from people I do not know well.

politeness

— noun a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

— noun the act of showing regard for others

Synonyms politeness synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as politeness?

politeness English » English

courtesy

civility

manners

good manners

courteousness

respect

propriety

niceness

gentleness

etiquette

urbanity

suavity

graciousness

decorum

complaisance

modesty

manner

gentility

gallantry

decency

comity

wisdom

urbanness

tactfulness

subtlety

suaveness

style

rites

righteousness

respectfulness

reserved

refinement

present

politesse

polite

pleasantry

pilgrimage

penance

noblesse

nobleness

nobility

mildness

mannerliness

loftiness

ladyship

knightliness

humility

humaneness

honour

honor

Topics politeness topics

What do people use politeness to talk about?

Social behavior Behavior

Polite

• What words refer to the quality of being polite?
  politeness etiquette formality manners courtesy tact