English Explanatory Dictionary

politesse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Civility, politeness, courtesy or gallantry; genteel politeness or an instance of this.

Pronunciation

/pɒlɪˈtɛs/ /pɑləˈtɛs/

Word forms

politesse politesses

Etymology

From French politesse, from Italian politezza, from polito, past participle of pulire (“to clean”), from Latin polire, present active infinite form of poliō (“to polish”).

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