politeness
/pəˈlaɪtnəs/ noun B2- The quality of being polite.
- A polite act.
Plural politenesses
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She was received, however, very politely by them; and in their brother’s manners there was something better than politeness--there was good-humour and kindness.
Collins was punctual to his time, and was received with great politeness by the whole family.
She received him with her very best politeness, which he returned with as much more, apologizing for his intrusion, without any previous acquaintance with her, which he could not help flattering himself, however, might be justified by his relationship to the young ladies who introduced him to her notice.
Philips’s manners and politeness.
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