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[more courteous; most courteous]: very polite in a way that shows respect. The clerks were helpful and courteous. a courteous manner
courteous. (kɜrtiəs ) 1. adjective. Someone who is courteous is polite and respectful to other people. He was a kind and courteous man. Synonyms: polite, civil, respectful, mannerly More Synonyms of courteous. courteously adverb.
Courteous definition: Characterized by gracious consideration toward others. Origin of Courteous From Old French curteis (French courtois), from cort (“court”), displaced native Old English hende (“courteous, gracious, friendly”).
Definition of courteous adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Jun 2, 2024 · courteous (comparative more courteous, superlative most courteous) Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette. Synonyms: see Thesaurus: polite Antonyms: discourteous, uncourteous; see also Thesaurus: impolite
UK /ˈkəːtɪəs/ adjective polite, respectful, or considerate in manner she was courteous and obliging to all a courteous young man derivatives courteously courteousness word origin Middle English (meaning ‘having manners fit for a royal court’): from Old French corteis, based on Latin cohors ‘yard, retinue’ (see court).
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