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politesse

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Synonyms & Antonyms of politesse

as in civility, politeness

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for politesse

civility,
courteousness,
courtesy,
gentilesse,
gentility,
graciousness,
mannerliness,
politeness

etiquette

dignity,
grace,
refinement

decency,
decorum,
form,
propriety

discretion,
prudence

appropriateness,
correctitude,
correctness,
decorousness,
fitness,
rightness,
seemliness

attention,
attentiveness,
care,
carefulness

character,
goodness,
high-mindedness,
honesty,
honor,
integrity,
morality,
probity,
rectitude,
righteousness,
straightness,
uprightness,
virtue,
virtuousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for politesse

impropriety,
indecency,
indecorum

coarseness,
crudeness,
gracelessness

discourtesy,
impoliteness,
incivility,
vulgarity

imprudence,
indiscretion

badness,
evil,
immorality,
wickedness

debauchery,
degeneracy,
degradation,
depravity,
perversion

crookedness,
dishonesty,
underhandedness,
unscrupulousness

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Thesaurus Entries Near politesse

politeness

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politic

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“Politesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/politesse. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.

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The first known use of politesse was in 1683

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