Associations to the word «Politeness»
Noun
- Etiquette
- Deference
- Breeding
- Courtesy
- Benevolence
- Elegance
- Formality
- Universal
- Propriety
- Compliment
- Maxim
- Gallantry
- Modesty
- Leech
- Hearer
- Tact
- Gentleness
- Decency
- Delicacy
- Pronoun
- Quixote
- Hospitality
- Kindness
- Familiarity
- Manner
- Irony
- Sancho
- Refinement
- Ladyship
- Sincerity
- Generosity
- Relevance
- Pretence
- Discourse
- Hostess
- Magnificence
- Intercourse
- Composure
- Gentleman
- Acknowledgment
- Watts
- Javanese
- Waverley
- Monsieur
- Invitation
- Indifference
- Wit
- Dignity
- Mademoiselle
- Sake
- Czar
- Humour
- Conversation
- Curiosity
- Eats
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
POLITENESS, noun. The quality of being polite.
Dictionary definition
POLITENESS, noun. A courteous manner that respects accepted social usage.
POLITENESS, noun. The act of showing regard for others.
Wise words
The most important things are the hardest things to say.
They are the things you get ashamed of because words
diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem
timeless when they are in your head to no more than living
size when they are brought out.