Definition of POLITENESS

politeness

Meanings

Plural: politenesses

Noun

  • a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
  • the act of showing regard for others
  • The quality of being polite.
  • A polite act.

Origin / Etymology

From polite + -ness.

Scrabble Score: 12

politeness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
politeness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
politeness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

politeness is a valid Words With Friends word