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Thesaurus: politeness

noun

  1. Well-mannered behavior toward others: civility, courteousness, courtesy, genteelness, gentility, mannerliness, politesse. See courtesy/discourtesy.
  2. A courteous act or courteous acts that contribute to smoothness and ease in dealings and social relationships amenity (used in plural), civility, courtesy, pleasantry, propriety (used in plural). See courtesy/discourtesy.

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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
  Synonym: niceness
  Antonym: impoliteness (meaning #1)

Meaning #2: the act of showing regard for others
  Synonym: civility


 
 
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