Definition of POLITESSE

politesse

Meanings

Plural: politesses

Noun

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

Origin / Etymology

From French politesse, from Italian politezza, from polito, past participle of pulire (“to clean”), from Latin polire, present active infinite form of poliō (“I polish”).

Synonyms

chivalry, gallantry

Scrabble Score: 11

politesse is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
politesse is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
politesse is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

politesse is a valid Words With Friends word