politeness
US /pəˈlaɪtnɪs/
・UK /pə'laɪtnəs/
B1
noun
- Showing respect for others
Examples
They accepted the food more out of politeness than because they were hungry.
Her natural politeness could not hide the distress in her voice.
US /pəˈlaɪtnɪs/
・UK /pə'laɪtnəs/
They accepted the food more out of politeness than because they were hungry.
Her natural politeness could not hide the distress in her voice.