Politeness (Noun)
Meaning 1
A courteous manner that respects accepted social usage.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Hypernyms
Related Words
Meaning 2
The act of showing regard for others.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Showing politeness to his guests, he served them their favorite dishes.
- Her constant politeness towards her colleagues earned her their respect.
- The old lady's politeness to the stranger who helped her cross the road was heartwarming.
- The new employee's politeness to her manager was rewarded with a promotion.
- Her daughter's politeness towards her elders made the parents proud.