politeness

puh-LYT-nuhs

Politeness (noun) means the quality of being well-mannered and considerate. Example: “His politeness impressed the interviewers.”

noun

The quality of being well-mannered and considerate.

"His politeness impressed the interviewers."

How to use politeness

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGood manners; being considerate toward others.

politenesses plural

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His _____ impressed the interviewers.

niceness civility

impoliteness rudeness

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What does “politeness” mean?

The word “politeness” means the quality of being well-mannered and considerate. In plain terms, good manners; being considerate toward others.

How do you pronounce “politeness”?

“Politeness” is pronounced puh-LYT-nuhs (/pəˈlaɪtnəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “politeness” in a sentence?

Here is “politeness” used in a sentence: “His politeness impressed the interviewers.”

What is the opposite of “politeness”?

The opposite of “politeness” — its antonyms — are impoliteness and rudeness.

What part of speech is “politeness”?

“Politeness” is a noun.

Vocabulary lists that include politeness:

courtesy manners civility impoliteness niceness rudeness subtlety