Politeness

Definition:

• (n.) High finish; smoothness; burnished elegance.
• (n.) The quality or state of being polite; refinement of manners; urbanity; courteous behavior; complaisance; obliging attentions.

Compare politeness with other words:

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interest vs. politeness

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friendly vs. politeness

manner vs. politeness

brusque vs. politeness

maladdress vs. politeness

courteous vs. politeness

mannerism vs. politeness

gentleness vs. politeness

mannerliness vs. politeness

politeness vs. respect

generosity vs. politeness

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politeness vs. rudeness

etiquette vs. politeness

courtliness vs. politeness

civility vs. politeness

affability vs. politeness

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polite vs. politeness