politeness

Meanings

• Noun

  The behavior or manner of speaking and acting that is considered courteous, considerate, and respectful.

  - "His politeness won her over."
  - "She was taken aback by his lack of politeness."
  - "Manners and politeness are important in society."

• Noun

  A way of expressing words or actions that is intended to be kind and considerate.

  - "She showed great politeness when addressing her elders."
  - "His politeness masked his true feelings."
  - "The politeness of the waitstaff made the dining experience enjoyable."

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Pronunciation

1. /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

impoliteness , rudeness

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Synonyms

affability , civility , courtesy , courtliness , etiquette

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with politeness
civilness , deviousness , evanescence , forbearance , obedience , preciousness , reverence

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Variants

List of all variants of politeness that leads to same result
polite , politely , politeness , politenesses , politer , politest , out of politeness

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Middle English politenesse, from Old French politésse, from polit, poli ‘civil, courteous’, from Latin politus ‘citizen, civil’.

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Trivia

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1. Politeness is considered a universal human desire.

2. Politeness can be expressed through body language as well as words.

3. Politeness is not the same as insincerity. A polite person is genuinely kind and considerate.

4. Politeness can help build strong relationships and foster positive interactions between people.

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Related Concepts

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1. Manners: Manners are the customs, practices, and rules of conduct that are considered appropriate and polite in a particular society or context.

2. Courtesy: Courtesy is a form of politeness that is expressed through acts of kindness, respect, and consideration towards others.

3. Social etiquette: Social etiquette refers to the rules and norms of behavior that are considered polite and acceptable in social situations.

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Culture

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Politeness is a cultural norm that varies across different societies and contexts. In Western cultures, politeness is often expressed through verbal and nonverbal cues such as please, thank you, excuse me, and smiling. In Eastern cultures, politeness is often expressed through bowing, removing shoes, and avoiding direct eye contact.

How to Memorize "politeness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a polite person greeting someone with a smile and a kind word. Visualize yourself being polite to others in various situations.

2. associate
   

   - Associate politeness with kindness, respect, and consideration towards others. Remember that being polite makes others feel valued and appreciated.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic POLITE to remember the key elements of politeness: Please, Offer, Listen, Introduce, Thank, and Excuse.

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