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Politeness

//pəˈlaɪtnəs// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The quality of being polite. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    the act of showing regard for others wordnet
  3. 3
    A polite act. countable, usually

    "These politenesses left Miss Marley floundering for initiative, holding Jasper and being solemnly inspected by Podson, who clearly depended on her the convention of an afternoon call."

  4. 4
    a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage wordnet

Etymology

From polite + -ness.

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