A distinction is sometimes made between sanitarium (a kind of health resort, as in the Battle Creek Sanitarium) and sanatorium (a hospital). However, in America, the term sanatorium was often used throughout the 20th century as a socially acceptable term for psychiatric hospitals.
The traits of a gentleman include: A gentleman is generous with his time, wisdom, and resources. He willingly serves others and extends a hand to those in need. A gentleman possesses a positive outlook on life.
Behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people: he always treated me with the utmost politeness [count noun]: the daily politenesses of pleases and thank yous. More example sentences.Synonyms. 1  I am sure you'll be amazed by the support crew's politeness.ehaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people: he always treated me with the utmost politeness [count noun]: the daily politenesses of pleases and thank yous. More example sentences.