Definitions

politesse

[pol-i-tes, paw-lee-tes] / ˌpɒl ɪˈtɛs, pɔ liˈtɛs /

NOUN

courtesy

Synonyms

STRONG

address affability amenities amiability attentiveness ceremony chivalry civility comity complaisance consideration cordiality courtliness cultivation culture deference elegance familiarity favor friendliness gallantry generosity geniality genteelness gentility gentleness graciousness indulgence kindness polish politeness refinement respect reverence solicitude suavity sympathy tact thoughtfulness urbanity

WEAK

courteousness gallantness good behavior good breeding mannerliness

Antonyms

STRONG

aloofness coldness coolness crudeness disdain dishonor disregard disrespect fear ignorance impoliteness incompatibility indifference meanness neglect roughness rudeness thoughtlessness unfriendliness

Example Sentences

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Mine are the gallant Schemes of Politesse, For books, and buildings, politicks, and dress.

From The Man of Taste by Bramston, James

In the menu Sauce Hollandaise is avoided, and Politesse Hollandaise is substituted, to the satisfaction of everybody.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, August 5th 1893 by Various

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