politeness

== English == === Etymology === From polite + -ness. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /pəˈlaɪtnəs/ (Dublin) IPA(key): /pəˈləɪʔnəs/, /pəˈlo̞ɪʔnəs/ Hyphenation: po‧lite‧ness === Noun === politeness (usually uncountable, plural politenesses) (uncountable) The quality of being polite. (countable) A polite act. ==== Synonyms ==== (quality of being polite): civility, courtesy, courtliness, etiquette, grace. (an act of being polite): civility, courtesy ==== Antonyms ==== (antonym(s) of “act or quality of being polite”): impoliteness, rudeness ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====