English · Emotions & Feelings
politeness
pəˈlaɪtnəs
[pəˈlaɪtnəs]
courteous behaviour
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The quality of being respectful and considerate toward others.
Example
He thanked them with great politeness.
He thanked them with great politeness.
Etymology
From 'polite', from Latin 'politus' meaning 'polished', plus '-ness'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes manners in greetings, requests, and social conduct.