Synonyms for politesse

Most common

chivalry · gallantry

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

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

Forms

Plural

politesses → chivalries, gallantries…

Example sentences

• chivalry The times of chivalry between two rivals is long gone.
• gallantry Marital gallantry is a special art.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

8 letters

chivalry³

9 letters

gallantry³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (chivalry³ = 3 syllables).