Politeness - English meaning

noun

The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.

Usage examples:

The age of chivalry

noun

Formal politeness and courtesy in behaviour or speech.

Usage examples:

I hope we can treat each other with civility and respect

noun

The quality of being polite

Usage examples:

I learned how much smoother the day goes when people act with civility (= behave in a polite way).

noun

Careful thought, typically over a period of time.

Usage examples:

Your case needs very careful investigation and consideration

noun

The act, state, or quality of caring about or respecting

Usage examples:

He showed very little consideration for anyone but himself., [ c ] financial considerations were a …

noun

In a contract, something with financial value that is given in exchange for something else, for example, a bank loan that is made in exchange for the borrower's promise to repay it

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From the wording of the agreement it was clear that the initial payment was part of the considerati…

noun

The showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others.

Usage examples:

He treated the players with courtesy and good humour

noun

Polite behavior, or a polite action

Usage examples:

[ u ] they should teach drivers to show pedestrians some courtesy.

noun

Polite behaviour, or a polite action or remark

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He was treated with courtesy and hospitality., i have written to the customer relations director tw…

noun

The action of cultivating land, or the state of being cultivated.

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The cultivation of arable crops

noun

The act of preparing land and growing crops on it, or the act of growing a particular crop

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Agriculture in the valleys consists mainly of the culivation of fruits, grains, and vegetables., th…

noun

Polite submission and respect.

Usage examples:

He addressed her with the deference due to age

noun

Respect shown for another person esp. because of that person’s experience, knowledge, age, or power

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In deference to nature lovers, the town refused to grant a permit to builders who would have filled…

prefix

Twice; two-; double.

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Dichromatic

prefix

Variant spelling of dis- shortened before l, m, n, r, s (followed by a consonant), and v ; also often shortened before g, and sometimes before j.

prefix

Variant spelling of dia- shortened before a vowel (as in dielectric ).

noun

Courageous behaviour, especially in battle.

Usage examples:

A medal awarded for outstanding gallantry during the raid

noun

Polite and kind behaviour towards women, especially when in public

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He had gained a popular reputation for his gallantry towards women., i'd like to think that gallant…

noun

Social superiority as demonstrated by polite and respectable manners, behaviour, or appearances.

Usage examples:

Her grandmother's pretensions to gentility

noun

Smoothness and elegance of movement.

Usage examples:

She moved through the water with effortless grace

verb

Bring honour or credit to (someone or something) by one's attendance or participation.

Usage examples:

He is one of the best players ever to have graced the game

noun

Simple beauty of movement or form

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The skaters moved over the ice with effortless grace., she always handles her clients with tact and…

noun

A way in which a thing is done or happens.

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Taking notes in an unobtrusive manner

plural noun

Ways of behaving toward people, esp. ways that are socially correct and show respect for their comfort and their feelings

Usage examples:

He had the bad manners to keep interrupting whoever was speaking.

noun

A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

Usage examples:

The director had a lot of respect for douglas as an actor

verb

Admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

Usage examples:

She was respected by everyone she worked with

noun

Admiration for someone or something that you believe has good ideas or qualities

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I believe people had more respect for teachers back then., some drivers don’t have any respect for …

noun

Skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

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The inspector broke the news to me with tact and consideration

noun

The state of being absorbed in thought.

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His face became strange with thoughtfulness

noun

Care and consideration for other people; kindness

Usage examples:

She was surprised by the thoughtfulness of people who wanted to help her.