Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: politeness
IPA transcription: [pəl'aɪtnəs]
Pronunciations of politeness
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: politeness, niceness
    Meaning: a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
Usage examples
  • An intentional breach of politeness
  • "Am I disturbing you?" I said out of politeness.
  • The Count handed her out; he was all high courtly politeness.
  • With these forms, they think they comply with the rules of politeness.
  • "Good-morning, Mr. Myerst," said Breton with cold and ironic politeness.
  • This delicate politeness is particularly to be observed towards old persons.
  • By the word improprieties, we generally understand all violations of politeness.
  • The rules of politeness in this respect, are the same in speaking of the husband.
  • I take off my mask, and out of politeness she must put down the hood of her mantle.
  • So she would be as polite as she could to people who in the least deserved politeness.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Helen Gandy, License CC BY-SA 4.0