Antonyms for politesse
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : pol-i-tes; French paw-lee-tes |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌpɒl ɪˈtɛs; French pɔ liˈtɛs |
Definition of politesse
Origin :- "civility," 1717, from French politesse (17c.), from Italian politezza, properly "the quality of being polite," from polito "polite," from Latin politus (see polite).
- noun courtesy
- Your papa hath told me so with a politesse not often seen on this side Paris.
- Extract from : « Joseph Andrews Vol. 1 » by Henry Fielding
- In the last century the Italians were first in doctrine and politesse.
- Extract from : « The Idea of Progress » by J. B. Bury
- How different does his Lordship appear to me—to me he is all politesse.
- Extract from : « Such Things Are » by Mrs. Inchbald
- Positively you shall go with me as was agreed, and don't let me have any of your politesse to H. on the occasion.
- Extract from : « Life of Lord Byron, Vol. II » by Thomas Moore
- "So then this was a piece of 'politesse,' for which I am indebted to your friend Terry's own devising," said Fred, half angrily.
- Extract from : « The O'Donoghue » by Charles James Lever
- This largeness of utterance, lack of polish, and a disregard for the politesse of his art do not endear him to the unthinking.
- Extract from : « Unicorns » by James Huneker
- Polite′ness, state or quality of being polite: refinement of manners: good-breeding; Politesse′, politeness.
- Extract from : « Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) » by Various
- Her politesse was kind and without sarcasm, and, by her own naturalness, she communicated ease.
- Extract from : « Women of Modern France (Illustrated) » by Hugo Paul Thieme (1870-1940)
- They seemed in excellent humor, and made more than an ordinary display of French politesse.
- Extract from : « Peter Parley's Own Story » by Samuel G. Goodrich
- So I sent for a hairdresser, who came post haste, and amused me with his politesse, and Edward with his politique.
- Extract from : « Before and after Waterloo » by Edward Stanley
Synonyms for politesse
- address
- affability
- amenities
- amiability
- attentiveness
- ceremony
- chivalry
- civility
- comity
- complaisance
- consideration
- cordiality
- courteousness
- courtliness
- cultivation
- culture
- deference
- elegance
- familiarity
- favor
- friendliness
- gallantness
- gallantry
- generosity
- geniality
- genteelness
- gentility
- gentleness
- good behavior
- good breeding
- graciousness
- indulgence
- kindness
- mannerliness
- polish
- politeness
- refinement
- respect
- reverence
- solicitude
- suavity
- sympathy
- tact
- thoughtfulness
- urbanity
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