politesse vs courtesy
courtesy vs politessepolitesse and courtesy both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| politesse | Yes | No | No | No |
| courtesy | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
courtesy is a hypernym of
politesse; that is, courtesy is a
word with a broader meaning than politesse:
- politesse: courtesy towards women
- courtesy: a courteous manner
Other hypernyms of politesse include
good manners.
| politesse (noun) | courtesy (noun) |
|---|---|
| courtesy towards women | a courteous or respectful or considerate act |
| a courteous manner | |
| a courteous or respectful or considerate remark |
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