politeness

po·lite

P0413400 (pə-līt′)adj. po·lit·er, po·lit·est 1. Marked by or showing consideration for others and observance of accepted social usage.2. Refined; elegant: polite society.

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[Middle English polit, polished, from Latin polītus, past participle of polīre, to polish; see polish.]

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po·lite′ly adv.po·lite′ness n.Synonyms: polite, mannerly, civil, courteous, genteel
These adjectives mean mindful of, conforming to, or marked by good manners. Polite and mannerly imply consideration for others and the adherence to conventional social standards of good behavior: "She was so polite and unwilling to offend that she wouldn't always make her feelings and intentions clear" (Jane Mayer and Jill Abramson)."Just the one young man came out, very mannerly, and helped first her then me down from the car" (Alice Munro).
Civil often suggests the barest observance of accepted social usages, as in the avoidance of rudeness: "Mr. Bingley was unaffectedly civil in his answer, and forced his younger sister to be civil also, and say what the occasion required" (Jane Austen).
Courteous implies courtliness and dignity: "Even around his parents ... he's unfailingly courteous and even-tempered, letting slide their mild attempts to run his life" (Paul Solotaroff).
Genteel, which originally meant well-bred, now usually suggests excessive and affected refinement associated with the upper classes: "In a world without credit bureaus, background checks, or official identification, properly genteel attire, speech, and behavior determined where a person could go, whom he could see, and how he was judged in every area" (Jeffrey L. Pasley).

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	politeness - a courteous manner that respects accepted social usagenicenessgood manners, courtesy - a courteous mannerimpoliteness - a discourteous manner that ignores accepted social usage
	2.	politeness - the act of showing regard for otherscivilityaction - something done (usually as opposed to something said); "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions"courtesy - a courteous or respectful or considerate actdeference, respect - a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean"devoir - formal expression of respect

politeness

noun courtesy, decency, correctness, etiquette, deference, grace, civility, graciousness, common courtesy, complaisance, courteousness, respectfulness, mannerliness, obligingness She listened to him, but only out of politeness.Quotations
"Politeness is organized indifference" [Paul Valéry Tel Quel]

politeness

noun1. Well-mannered behavior toward others:civility, courteousness, courtesy, genteelness, gentility, mannerliness, politesse.2. A courteous act or courteous acts that contribute to smoothness and ease in dealings and social relationshipsamenity (used in plural), civility, courtesy, pleasantry, propriety (used in plural).

Translations

有礼礼貌

polite

(pəˈlait) adjective having or showing good manners; courteous. a polite child; a polite apology. 有禮貌的 有礼貌的poˈlitely adverb 有禮貌地 有礼貌地poˈliteness noun 禮貌 礼貌

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