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View usage for: (kɜːʳtiəs) adjectiveSomeone who is courteous is polite and respectful to other people. He was a kind and courteous man. My friend's reply was courteous but firm. Synonyms: polite, civil, respectful, mannerly More Synonyms of courteous courteously adverb [usually ADVERB with verb, oft ADVERB adjective] Then he nodded courteously to me and walked off to perform his unpleasant duty. courteous in British English (ˈkɜːtɪəs) adjectivepolite and considerate in manner Derived forms courteously (ˈcourteously) adverb courteousness (ˈcourteousness) noun Word origin C13 corteis, literally: with courtly manners, from Old French; see courtcourteous in American English (ˈkɜrtiəs) adjective polite and gracious; considerate toward others; well-mannered SIMILAR WORDS: ˈcivil Derived forms courteously (ˈcourteously) adverb courteousness (ˈcourteousness) noun Word origin ME courteis < OFr corteis < court: see court & -eous Examples of 'courteous' in a sentencecourteous He was a courteous and kind gentleman.He was most courteous and extremely helpful.People should be polite and courteous to each other.No charges were involved and the request was speedily dealt with in a courteous manner.He was the kindest and most courteous man.He was a courteous and intelligent man who did not want me to see his fear.All of which this gentle and courteous man steadfastly refused to connect with his music.She was very courteous and polite.He is invariably polite and courteous.The people are always courteous, no matter where you go.We must be kind, courteous and responsible.They have been brilliant, courteous and always helpful.My father was very polite, humble and courteous and people respected him for that.As we enter into dialogue with adherents of other religions, we must be courteous and kind.Be polite and courteous and you'll have the meal of your life.He is a formal and courteous man, who plays his experience down.Actually I remember him as courteous and helpful.This busy restaurant is known for its home-made authentic Thai dishes and courteous service.Neat moustache, conservative suit, courteous manner.He was frank, courteous, and kind.There was no danger that Dr. May would not be kind and courteous to the young man himself.Those who met him for the first time were surprised to find a charming, soft-spoken man with a ready smile and a courteous manner. In other languagescourteous British English: courteous ADJECTIVE Someone who is courteous is polite and respectful to other people. He was a kind and courteous man. - American English: courteous
- Brazilian Portuguese: cortês
- Chinese: 彬彬有礼的
- European Spanish: cortés
- French: courtois
- German: höflich
- Italian: cortese
- Japanese: 礼儀正しい
- Korean: 예의 바른
- European Portuguese: cortês
- Latin American Spanish: cortés
Chinese translation of 'courteous' adj -
谦(謙)恭有礼(禮)的 (qiāngōng yǒulǐ de)
Definition polite and considerate in manner He gave me a courteous but firm refusal. Synonyms Opposites rude , unkind , disrespectful , insolent , impolite , ungracious , discourteous , uncivil , ill-mannered Additional synonymsDefinition showing warmth and friendliness He is an extremely affable and approachable man. Synonyms friendly, kindly, civil, warm, pleasant, mild, obliging, benign, gracious, benevolent, good-humoured, amiable, courteous, amicable, cordial, sociable, genial, congenial, urbane, approachable, good-naturedDefinition polite or courteous He couldn't even bring himself to be civil to Pauline. Synonyms polite, obliging, accommodating, civilized, courteous, considerate, affable, courtly, well-bred, complaisant, well-manneredDefinition ceremoniously polite a large man with a gentle, courtly manner Synonyms ceremonious, civil, formal, obliging, refined, polite, dignified, stately, aristocratic, gallant, affable, urbane, decorous, chivalrous, highbred, elegant |