noun
politeness
puh-LYT-nuhs
noun
1
The quality of being well-mannered and considerate.
"His politeness impressed the interviewers."
How to Use Politeness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGood manners; being considerate toward others.
Word Forms
politenesses plural
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Rhymes for politeness
oneness
likeness
idleness
lateness
rudeness
niceness
cuteness
awareness
whiteness
closeness
gentleness
uniqueness
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