Word Noun
politeness
n.
B1 Intermediate US /pəˈɫaɪtnəs/ UK /pəlˈaɪtnəs/ po·lite·ness UK spelling politenesses
Definition
n.the quality of being kind and respectful to other people. It is about using good manners and showing you care about how others feel.
n.the quality of being courteous, respectful, and considerate of others. Often involves adherence to social conventions or formal etiquette.
Examples
“It is important to show politeness when you meet new people.”
“The hotel staff showed great politeness by offering to carry the heavy bags to the room.”
“While some argue that strict politeness is a relic of the past, others maintain that it remains essential for maintaining professional relationships and social harmony.”
Etymology
From polite + -ness.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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