POLITESSE

chivalry, gallantry, politesse

(noun) courtesy towards women

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

politesse (countable and uncountable, plural politesses)

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

Source: Wiktionary


Pol`i*tesse", n. Etym: [F.]

Definition: Politeness.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

26 November 2024

TRANSPOSITION

(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

Coffee is among the most consumed beverages worldwide. According to Statista, an average person consumes roughly 42.6 liters of coffee per year.

coffee icon