with politeness

Frequency: 7.511.2 per million words

Describes the manner in which an action is performed, indicating it was done politely.

politenessPREPOSITION + politeness

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Examples (10)

  • They greeted their visitor with formal politeness.
  • She always responded to criticism with remarkable politeness.
  • The children asked for more cake with such politeness.
  • He listened to my long explanation with great politeness.
  • Even under pressure, she maintained her composure with unwavering politeness.
  • The old man spoke to everyone with old-fashioned politeness.
  • They handled the difficult customer service call with utmost politeness.
  • You should always treat guests with respect and politeness.
  • Despite his disappointment, he accepted the news with quiet politeness.
  • The diplomatic envoy addressed the assembly with practiced politeness.