courtesy vs politesse
politesse vs courtesycourtesy and politesse both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| courtesy | Yes | No | No | No |
| politesse | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
politesse is a hyponym of
courtesy; that is, politesse is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
courtesy:
- courtesy: a courteous manner
- politesse: courtesy towards women
Other hyponyms of courtesy include
niceness, politeness, urbanity, graciousness, chivalry, gallantry, deference, respect, respectfulness, civility, tactfulness, gentlemanliness.
| courtesy (noun) | politesse (noun) |
|---|---|
| a courteous or respectful or considerate act | courtesy towards women |
| a courteous manner | |
| a courteous or respectful or considerate remark |
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