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- [puh-lahyt]
- /pəˈlaɪt/
- /pəˈlaɪtnɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [puh-lahyt]
- /pəˈlaɪt/
Definitions of politeness word
- adjective politeness showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply. 1
- adjective politeness refined or cultured: polite society. 1
- adjective politeness of a refined or elegant kind: polite learning. 1
- noun politeness good manners 1
- noun politeness courtesy, consideration 1
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Origin of politeness
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin polītus, past participle of polīre to polish
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Parts of speech for Politeness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
politeness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for politeness
noun politeness
- aestheticism — the doctrine that aesthetic principles are of supreme importance and that works of art should be judged accordingly
- amenity — Amenities are things such as shopping centres or sports facilities that are provided for people's convenience, enjoyment, or comfort.
- attentiveness — characterized by or giving attention; observant: an attentive audience.
- ceremony — A ceremony is a formal event such as a wedding.
- chivalry — Chivalry is polite, kind, and unselfish behaviour, especially by men towards women.
Antonyms for politeness
noun politeness
- acrimony — Acrimony is bitter and angry words or quarrels.
- archness — the quality of being arch, or saucily mischievous
- asperity — If you say something with asperity, you say it impatiently and severely.
- audacity — Audacity is audacious behaviour.
- awkwardness — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
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