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politeness
(p/@/'l/aI/tn/E/s )

noun (n)

  • a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage(noun.attribute)
    Synonym:
    niceness
    Antonym:
    impoliteness
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of showing regard for others(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    civility
    source: wordnet30
  • High finish; smoothness; burnished elegance.(noun)
    source: webster1913
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