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单词 politeness
释义

Chinese translation of 'politeness'

politeness

(pəˈlaɪtnɪs)

n (u)

  1. 礼(禮)貌 (lǐmào)
    to do sth out of politeness 出于(於)礼(禮)貌做某事 (chūyú lǐmào zuò mǒushì)
(noun) 
She listened to him, but only out of politeness.
Synonyms
courtesy
He always treats everyone with the utmost courtesy.
decency
He did not have the decency to inform me of his plans.
correctness
etiquette
a breach of the rules of diplomatic etiquette
deference
Out of deference to his feelings, I refrained from commenting.
grace
She hadn't even the grace to apologize for what she'd done.
civility
Most people treat each other with at least some civility.
graciousness
common courtesy
complaisance
courteousness
respectfulness
mannerliness
obligingness

Quotation

Politeness is organized indifference [Paul Valéry – Tel Quel]

Additional synonyms

in the sense of civility
Definition
polite or courteous behaviour
Most people treat each other with at least some civility.
Synonyms
politeness,
consideration,
courtesy,
tact,
good manners,
graciousness,
cordiality,
affability,
amiability,
politesse,
complaisance,
courteousness
in the sense of complaisance
Synonyms
obligingness,
compliance,
deference,
acquiescence,
agreeableness,
accommodativeness
in the sense of decency
He did not have the decency to inform me of his plans.
Synonyms
courtesy,
grace,
politeness,
good manners,
civility,
good breeding,
graciousness,
urbanity,
courteousness,
gallantness

Nearby words of
politeness

  • polish something off
  • polished
  • polite
  • politeness
  • politic
  • political
  • politically correct

Synonyms of 'politeness'

politeness

Additional synonyms

in the sense of deference
Definition
polite and respectful behaviour
Out of deference to his feelings, I refrained from commenting.
Synonyms
respect,
regard,
consideration,
attention,
honour,
esteem,
courtesy,
homage,
reverence,
politeness,
civility,
veneration,
thoughtfulness
in the sense of etiquette
Definition
the customs or rules of behaviour regarded as correct in social life
a breach of the rules of diplomatic etiquette
Synonyms
good or proper behaviour,
manners,
rules,
code,
customs,
convention,
courtesy,
usage,
protocol,
formalities,
propriety,
politeness,
good manners,
decorum,
civility,
politesse,
p's and q's,
polite behaviour,
kawa (New Zealand),
tikanga (New Zealand)
in the sense of grace
Definition
courtesy or decency
She hadn't even the grace to apologize for what she'd done.
Synonyms
manners,
decency,
cultivation,
etiquette,
breeding,
consideration,
propriety,
tact,
decorum,
mannerliness
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