politure

/pəˈlɪtnəs/

Definitions

1. noun

the state or quality of being polite

“She showed remarkable politeness in dealing with the difficult customer.”

2. noun

the practice of being polite

“Good politeness is essential in any social interaction.”

3. noun

a polite or courteous expression or act

“A simple politeness like holding the door open for someone can make their day.”

4. verb

to make someone feel more polite or courteous

“The teacher tried to politeness the rowdy students by engaging them in a fun activity.”

Synonyms

  • courtesy
  • manners

Antonyms

  • impoliteness
  • rudeness