Courteous Definition & Meaning


Courteous meaning

Courteous 

Definition & Meaning

(adj.) | Pronunciation - ˈkɜː.ti.əs

Meaning

polite and showing respect


Courteous in a sentence

  • Although he often disagreed with me, he was always courteous.
  • She was a kind and courteous woman.
  • The ticket clerk was courteous and helpful.
  • My friend's reply was courteous but firm.


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Synonyms

polite, civil, respectful, genteel, gracious, mannerly, well-bred 


Antonyms

rude, impolite, discourteous, ill-bred, ill-mannered, inconsiderate, mannerless, uncivil, ungenteel, ungracious, unmannered, unmannerly


Derived forms

courteously (adverb)

He's always behaved courteously toward my family.


courteousness (noun)

The courteousness of the staff was very impressive.


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