politeness

po·lite  (p-lt)

adj. po·lit·er, po·lit·est

1. Marked by or showing consideration for others, tact, and observance of accepted social usage.

2. Refined; elegant: polite society.

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[Middle English polit, polished, from Latin poltus, past participle of polre, to polish; see polish.]

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po·litely adv.

po·liteness n.

Synonyms: polite, mannerly, civil, courteous, genteel
These adjectives mean mindful of, conforming to, or marked by good manners. Polite and mannerly imply consideration for others and the adherence to conventional social standards of good behavior: "It costs nothing to be polite" (Winston S. Churchill). The child was scolded by his grandmother for not being more mannerly.
Civil suggests only the barest observance of accepted social usages; it often means merely neither polite nor rude: If you can't be friendly, at least be civil.
Courteous implies courtliness and dignity: "If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world" (Francis Bacon).
Genteel, which originally meant well-bred, now usually suggests excessive and affected refinement: "A man, indeed, is not genteel when he gets drunk" (James Boswell).

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	politeness - a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage niceness good manners, courtesy - a courteous manner impoliteness - a discourteous manner that ignores accepted social usage
	2.	politeness - the act of showing regard for others civility action - something done (usually as opposed to something said); "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions" courtesy - a courteous or respectful or considerate act deference, respect - a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean" devoir - formal expression of respect

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politeness

noun courtesy, decency, correctness, etiquette, deference, grace, civility, graciousness, common courtesy, complaisance, courteousness, respectfulness, mannerliness, obligingness

Translations

politeness [pəˈlaɪtnɪs] n → cortesía

politeness [pəˈlaɪtnɪs] polite n → politesse f

politeness [pəˈlaɪtnɪs] polite n → Höflichkeit f

politeness [pəˈlaɪtnɪs] n → cortesia