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politeness

/ politeness /

noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1

the act of showing regard for others

Type of:

formality

Kinds of:

courtesy deference respect devoir

noun Sense 2

a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

Opposites:

impoliteness

Type of:

courtesy good manners

Semantic Complexity

37%

Sense Count

2

Total Synonyms

0

Total Relationships

8

Times Searched

2

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Related Words

formality courtesy deference respect devoir good manners impoliteness