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politeness

/pəˈlaɪtnəs/noun

उच्चारण पलाइट्नस

शिष्टता, विनम्रता, सौजन्य

Basic word

noun
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    good manners and respect for the feelings of other people

    शिष्टता, विनम्रता, सौजन्य

    • Radhika answered every question with politeness and patience.
    • He smiled out of politeness, not because he liked the joke.
    • The shopkeeper treated every customer with politeness.
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    • A little politeness costs nothing and makes a good impression.
    • Teach your children politeness by setting an example.

    Synonyms courtesy civility good manners respect

    Opposite rudeness impoliteness discourtesy

◇Word family
polite adjectivepolitely adverb