Definition of courtesy in English:

courtesy

nounPlural courtesies ˈkəːtɪsiˈkərdəsi

1mass noun The showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others.
he treated the players with courtesy and good humour
Example sentencesExamples
- The anonymity of the Internet is a definite negative when it comes to courtesy and good behavior.
- Values such as respect, courtesy and consideration are the foundations of a civilised society
- They have no courtesy towards road users and commuters.
- They want lessons in politeness, courtesy, and most of all the correct way to drive a car in traffic.
- Good humour, mutual respect, courtesy, a certain gentleness with people usually does the trick.
- I expect politeness and courtesy towards me as landowner, my family, friends, guests and visitors.
- But that is not all: it is unfailing courtesy, especially towards the very old and the very young, that makes association with such men such a privilege.
- Anarchy must not over-ride respect, decency and courtesy on our streets.
- He should have politely and with great courtesy informed the Government that he wanted no such State reception.
- I have sought to do all this with courtesy, decency and honesty, respecting those who would like me to move faster and those who feel threatened by our moving at all.
- Players should also show respect and courtesy to coaches.
- Just as in the off-line world, online there is also an expectation of socially acceptable behavior and common courtesy.
- It's a question of attitude - an attitude of courtesy that does not prevail here.
- The very least he deserved was some respect and courtesy, even if it killed me to be polite.
- Politeness and courtesy are highly valued as aspects of being ‘raised good.’
- With faux courtesy, he politely suggested that Smith was being optimistic.
- The waiting staff, very much to their credit, were the epitome of courtesy, politeness and calm, despite being rushed completely off their feet.
- He coaches, organises games and transports the players always with courtesy and efficiency and an abundance of patience.
- Except that first night at the ball, he had shown her nothing but courtesy and reasonably cultured behaviour, given his background.
Synonyms
politeness, courteousness, good manners, civility, respect, respectfulness, deference, chivalry, gallantry, good breeding, gentility, graciousness, kindness, consideration, thought, thoughtfulness, cordiality, geniality, affability, urbanity, polish, refinement, courtliness, decorousness, tact, discretion, diplomacy
British informal decency
humorous couth
1. 1.1count noun A polite remark or considerate act.
  a ritual exchange of courtesies with the lawyers
  links to the manufacturers' websites are provided as a courtesy to the user
  Example sentencesExamples
  Would you not want similar courtesies extended to you?
  An assistant manager was calling, not to discuss our predicament - he was obviously unaware - but as a courtesy.
  I was brought up understanding that there were certain courtesies and considerations to be extended to all fellow creatures.
  Customers appreciate and recall simple courtesies.
  Beneath the jargon, cautious phrases and academic courtesies, one thing was clear: the consensus about social constructs was unraveling.
  Your presence is a courtesy, not a necessity.
  As a courtesy, reintroduce yourself to people you may have met before.
  Your popularity is certain to increase if you are affable and ready to exchange courtesies.
  It is the absence of small courtesies in everyday life that creates an environment where evil can thrive.
  And the local Army recruiter had been selected to be my chauffeur, a bit of a courtesy for an old, retired four-star general.
  The elaborate academic courtesies seen at graduation ceremonies are a tremendous sham in the current environment.
  Touch base with your friend after the date as a courtesy.
  His attentiveness was insistent and intrusive, far more aggressive than the almost archaic courtesies of his brother.
  As a child, courtesies were drummed in to me by my parents.
  ‘They used to chase us away, now they call us ‘madam’ and extend us courtesies,’ she adds.
  I e-mailed him as a courtesy.
  She has extended a lot of courtesies to me, and I feel somewhat indebted.
  Make sure you are on time as a courtesy to your stylist.
  I once spoke to a retailer who said she had a problem teaching her staff basic courtesies in handling customers.
  Hotels generally provide still mineral water in the rooms as a courtesy.
2. 1.2as modifier (especially of transport) supplied free of charge to people who are already paying for another service.
  a courtesy car
  Example sentencesExamples
  Ok, so if I take my little car to a dealership to be serviced I am lucky to get a courtesy car.
  I'm sure that most customers would prefer to have a service agent much closer to office or home, and not need to have the added customer service of a courtesy car.
  Instead of paying local taxi firms to work on contract, the courtesy cars will ferry patients and staff about in a more readily available service which will also save money.
  He subsequently took a courtesy car to the airport and returned to Spain.
  After I checked into the hotel, I took a courtesy shuttle back to the airport to catch the Blue Line toward Wrigley Field.
  Incidentally, does your motor insurer offer a free comprehensive courtesy car service when yours is out of action?
  Does this policy offer a courtesy car as standard?
  They're supposed to provide free courtesy cars too, but you need to book 7 or 8 weeks ahead for that, and even then they sometimes aren't there when you turn up.
  Sadly the courtesy car's seats have been covered more with economy in mind than aesthetics.
  It was also claimed that she would be given free flights, free accommodation and a free Jaguar courtesy car for the trip.
  He thought that I should supply him the clutch free of charge and refused to return the courtesy car unless I did!
  Excellent service facilities at very competitive prices with free courtesy cars available.
  The whole event was very special with amazing locker-rooms and a courtesy car that was waiting for me at the airport and available for use all week.
  The minibus, a hotel courtesy taxi, was on its way to Manchester Airport with passengers looking forward to flying out for their summer holidays.
  So we've been stuck at home again all day pending the delivery of a courtesy car for the duration of the repairs.
  Some events provide door-to-door service, courtesy cars and the like.
  Some hotels offer a courtesy shuttle to and from the airport.
  In addition, operators of courtesy coach services have raised concerns that the bill will affect the service they provide.
  This includes many hotel courtesy vehicles used for transporting customers, even though there is no charge.
  She had to spend two days on the phone with insurance and repair companies, trying in vain to get the courtesy car to which she is supposed to be entitled.
  Synonyms
  free, free of charge, without payment, without charge, at no cost, for nothing, gratis
2archaic A curtsy.

Phrases

by courtesy

As a favour rather than by right.
he was not at the conference only by courtesy
Example sentencesExamples
- ‘In five ways should a wife be ministered to by her husband: by respect, by courtesy, by faithfulness, by giving her authority (in the home), by providing her with adornments’.
- The plaintiff, in advising counsel for the defendants by courtesy that he was bringing an ex parte motion for substitutional service against him, did not allow for sufficient time for a response to his motion.
- At present I am called captain only by courtesy - I am dependent on upon the courtesy of a parcel of damned scrubs, much as surgeons are by courtesy called Doctor.
- Whereas taxi drivers look at you blankly when you demand to be taken to somewhere that serves booze, ‘art students’ are bound by courtesy and their knowledge of English to help you.
- ‘I spoke at the meeting,’ he said, ‘but I had to say I had no legal standing and I was there only by courtesy.’
- The reason was simple: the fathers of the leaders of the conservatives, being high cadres, were working class by courtesy - although few of them were actually so in family origin.
- The veteran correspondent adds, ‘The Senate was run by courtesy, all right - like a longshoreman's union.’
Synonyms
benevolence, kindness, generosity, indulgence, favour, consideration, consent, permission

(by) courtesy of

1Given or allowed by.
photograph courtesy of the Evening Star
Example sentencesExamples
- The movie is courtesy of our gracious holiday hosts, an added bonus to their, as ever, amazing hospitality.
- But we just got the most valuable piece of information on the Bahamas courtesy of a reader.
- They won an all-expenses-paid weekend away courtesy of the newspaper.
1. 1.1informal As a result of.
  he booked his place in the final courtesy of a remarkable victory
  Example sentencesExamples
  And they are promising a feast of live music, courtesy of some of Britain's top folk performers.
  Homeward bound, I got a couple of hours closer to Toronto courtesy of my sister and her boyfriend.
  Of the nine goals scored in the game, seven were courtesy of special teams.
  Successful applicants will get their rural trip courtesy of a new TV programme.
  They have been transported over here courtesy of one of the main sponsors.
  And letting us see down his throat courtesy of the microphone stand mounted camera.
  The first is a family trip to Egypt courtesy of the Cairo government.
  Voters had the use of a free mail service for their ballot courtesy of a US-based delivery company.
  Help is at hand courtesy of some pirating mayhem at Glasgow's Tall Ship.
  They are having a day out in London, courtesy of a bargain rail ticket.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French cortesie, from corteis (see courteous).

Definition of courtesy in US English:

courtesy

nounˈkərdəsēˈkərdəsi

1The showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others.
he had been treated with a degree of courtesy not far short of deference
Example sentencesExamples
- Anarchy must not over-ride respect, decency and courtesy on our streets.
- The anonymity of the Internet is a definite negative when it comes to courtesy and good behavior.
- It's a question of attitude - an attitude of courtesy that does not prevail here.
- The very least he deserved was some respect and courtesy, even if it killed me to be polite.
- He should have politely and with great courtesy informed the Government that he wanted no such State reception.
- He coaches, organises games and transports the players always with courtesy and efficiency and an abundance of patience.
- Values such as respect, courtesy and consideration are the foundations of a civilised society
- I expect politeness and courtesy towards me as landowner, my family, friends, guests and visitors.
- Players should also show respect and courtesy to coaches.
- Except that first night at the ball, he had shown her nothing but courtesy and reasonably cultured behaviour, given his background.
- But that is not all: it is unfailing courtesy, especially towards the very old and the very young, that makes association with such men such a privilege.
- They want lessons in politeness, courtesy, and most of all the correct way to drive a car in traffic.
- Good humour, mutual respect, courtesy, a certain gentleness with people usually does the trick.
- The waiting staff, very much to their credit, were the epitome of courtesy, politeness and calm, despite being rushed completely off their feet.
- With faux courtesy, he politely suggested that Smith was being optimistic.
- Just as in the off-line world, online there is also an expectation of socially acceptable behavior and common courtesy.
- They have no courtesy towards road users and commuters.
- Politeness and courtesy are highly valued as aspects of being ‘raised good.’
- I have sought to do all this with courtesy, decency and honesty, respecting those who would like me to move faster and those who feel threatened by our moving at all.
Synonyms
politeness, courteousness, good manners, civility, respect, respectfulness, deference, chivalry, gallantry, good breeding, gentility, graciousness, kindness, consideration, thought, thoughtfulness, cordiality, geniality, affability, urbanity, polish, refinement, courtliness, decorousness, tact, discretion, diplomacy
1. 1.1often courtesies A polite speech or action, especially one required by convention.
  the superficial courtesies of diplomatic exchanges
  Example sentencesExamples
  Customers appreciate and recall simple courtesies.
  I e-mailed him as a courtesy.
  I was brought up understanding that there were certain courtesies and considerations to be extended to all fellow creatures.
  An assistant manager was calling, not to discuss our predicament - he was obviously unaware - but as a courtesy.
  Touch base with your friend after the date as a courtesy.
  As a courtesy, reintroduce yourself to people you may have met before.
  Your popularity is certain to increase if you are affable and ready to exchange courtesies.
  Hotels generally provide still mineral water in the rooms as a courtesy.
  And the local Army recruiter had been selected to be my chauffeur, a bit of a courtesy for an old, retired four-star general.
  Your presence is a courtesy, not a necessity.
  ‘They used to chase us away, now they call us ‘madam’ and extend us courtesies,’ she adds.
  Make sure you are on time as a courtesy to your stylist.
  I once spoke to a retailer who said she had a problem teaching her staff basic courtesies in handling customers.
  Would you not want similar courtesies extended to you?
  His attentiveness was insistent and intrusive, far more aggressive than the almost archaic courtesies of his brother.
  She has extended a lot of courtesies to me, and I feel somewhat indebted.
  The elaborate academic courtesies seen at graduation ceremonies are a tremendous sham in the current environment.
  It is the absence of small courtesies in everyday life that creates an environment where evil can thrive.
  As a child, courtesies were drummed in to me by my parents.
  Beneath the jargon, cautious phrases and academic courtesies, one thing was clear: the consensus about social constructs was unraveling.
2. 1.2as modifier (especially of transport) supplied free of charge to people who are already paying for another service.
  he traveled from the hotel in a courtesy car
  Example sentencesExamples
  Ok, so if I take my little car to a dealership to be serviced I am lucky to get a courtesy car.
  The whole event was very special with amazing locker-rooms and a courtesy car that was waiting for me at the airport and available for use all week.
  Sadly the courtesy car's seats have been covered more with economy in mind than aesthetics.
  He thought that I should supply him the clutch free of charge and refused to return the courtesy car unless I did!
  He subsequently took a courtesy car to the airport and returned to Spain.
  After I checked into the hotel, I took a courtesy shuttle back to the airport to catch the Blue Line toward Wrigley Field.
  Excellent service facilities at very competitive prices with free courtesy cars available.
  This includes many hotel courtesy vehicles used for transporting customers, even though there is no charge.
  Instead of paying local taxi firms to work on contract, the courtesy cars will ferry patients and staff about in a more readily available service which will also save money.
  Incidentally, does your motor insurer offer a free comprehensive courtesy car service when yours is out of action?
  Some hotels offer a courtesy shuttle to and from the airport.
  Does this policy offer a courtesy car as standard?
  The minibus, a hotel courtesy taxi, was on its way to Manchester Airport with passengers looking forward to flying out for their summer holidays.
  Some events provide door-to-door service, courtesy cars and the like.
  She had to spend two days on the phone with insurance and repair companies, trying in vain to get the courtesy car to which she is supposed to be entitled.
  They're supposed to provide free courtesy cars too, but you need to book 7 or 8 weeks ahead for that, and even then they sometimes aren't there when you turn up.
  It was also claimed that she would be given free flights, free accommodation and a free Jaguar courtesy car for the trip.
  I'm sure that most customers would prefer to have a service agent much closer to office or home, and not need to have the added customer service of a courtesy car.
  So we've been stuck at home again all day pending the delivery of a courtesy car for the duration of the repairs.
  In addition, operators of courtesy coach services have raised concerns that the bill will affect the service they provide.
  Synonyms
  free, free of charge, without payment, without charge, at no cost, for nothing, gratis
3. 1.3archaic A curtsy.

Phrases

by courtesy

As a favor rather than by right.
he was not at the conference only by courtesy
Example sentencesExamples
- At present I am called captain only by courtesy - I am dependent on upon the courtesy of a parcel of damned scrubs, much as surgeons are by courtesy called Doctor.
- Whereas taxi drivers look at you blankly when you demand to be taken to somewhere that serves booze, ‘art students’ are bound by courtesy and their knowledge of English to help you.
- ‘In five ways should a wife be ministered to by her husband: by respect, by courtesy, by faithfulness, by giving her authority (in the home), by providing her with adornments’.
- The plaintiff, in advising counsel for the defendants by courtesy that he was bringing an ex parte motion for substitutional service against him, did not allow for sufficient time for a response to his motion.
- ‘I spoke at the meeting,’ he said, ‘but I had to say I had no legal standing and I was there only by courtesy.’
- The veteran correspondent adds, ‘The Senate was run by courtesy, all right - like a longshoreman's union.’
- The reason was simple: the fathers of the leaders of the conservatives, being high cadres, were working class by courtesy - although few of them were actually so in family origin.
Synonyms
benevolence, kindness, generosity, indulgence, favour, consideration, consent, permission

(by) courtesy of

1Given or allowed by.
photograph courtesy of the Evening Star
Example sentencesExamples
- The movie is courtesy of our gracious holiday hosts, an added bonus to their, as ever, amazing hospitality.
- But we just got the most valuable piece of information on the Bahamas courtesy of a reader.
- They won an all-expenses-paid weekend away courtesy of the newspaper.
1. 1.1informal As a result of; thanks to.
  Example sentencesExamples
  They are having a day out in London, courtesy of a bargain rail ticket.
  And letting us see down his throat courtesy of the microphone stand mounted camera.
  The first is a family trip to Egypt courtesy of the Cairo government.
  And they are promising a feast of live music, courtesy of some of Britain's top folk performers.
  They have been transported over here courtesy of one of the main sponsors.
  Voters had the use of a free mail service for their ballot courtesy of a US-based delivery company.
  Homeward bound, I got a couple of hours closer to Toronto courtesy of my sister and her boyfriend.
  Help is at hand courtesy of some pirating mayhem at Glasgow's Tall Ship.
  Of the nine goals scored in the game, seven were courtesy of special teams.
  Successful applicants will get their rural trip courtesy of a new TV programme.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French cortesie, from corteis (see courteous).

单词	courtesy
释义	Definition of courtesy in English: courtesy nounPlural courtesies ˈkəːtɪsiˈkərdəsi 1mass noun The showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others. he treated the players with courtesy and good humour Example sentencesExamples The anonymity of the Internet is a definite negative when it comes to courtesy and good behavior. Values such as respect, courtesy and consideration are the foundations of a civilised society They have no courtesy towards road users and commuters. They want lessons in politeness, courtesy, and most of all the correct way to drive a car in traffic. Good humour, mutual respect, courtesy, a certain gentleness with people usually does the trick. I expect politeness and courtesy towards me as landowner, my family, friends, guests and visitors. But that is not all: it is unfailing courtesy, especially towards the very old and the very young, that makes association with such men such a privilege. Anarchy must not over-ride respect, decency and courtesy on our streets. He should have politely and with great courtesy informed the Government that he wanted no such State reception. I have sought to do all this with courtesy, decency and honesty, respecting those who would like me to move faster and those who feel threatened by our moving at all. Players should also show respect and courtesy to coaches. Just as in the off-line world, online there is also an expectation of socially acceptable behavior and common courtesy. It's a question of attitude - an attitude of courtesy that does not prevail here. The very least he deserved was some respect and courtesy, even if it killed me to be polite. Politeness and courtesy are highly valued as aspects of being ‘raised good.’ With faux courtesy, he politely suggested that Smith was being optimistic. The waiting staff, very much to their credit, were the epitome of courtesy, politeness and calm, despite being rushed completely off their feet. He coaches, organises games and transports the players always with courtesy and efficiency and an abundance of patience. Except that first night at the ball, he had shown her nothing but courtesy and reasonably cultured behaviour, given his background. Synonyms politeness, courteousness, good manners, civility, respect, respectfulness, deference, chivalry, gallantry, good breeding, gentility, graciousness, kindness, consideration, thought, thoughtfulness, cordiality, geniality, affability, urbanity, polish, refinement, courtliness, decorousness, tact, discretion, diplomacy British informal decency humorous couth 1.1count noun A polite remark or considerate act. a ritual exchange of courtesies with the lawyers links to the manufacturers' websites are provided as a courtesy to the user Example sentencesExamples Would you not want similar courtesies extended to you? An assistant manager was calling, not to discuss our predicament - he was obviously unaware - but as a courtesy. I was brought up understanding that there were certain courtesies and considerations to be extended to all fellow creatures. Customers appreciate and recall simple courtesies. Beneath the jargon, cautious phrases and academic courtesies, one thing was clear: the consensus about social constructs was unraveling. Your presence is a courtesy, not a necessity. As a courtesy, reintroduce yourself to people you may have met before. Your popularity is certain to increase if you are affable and ready to exchange courtesies. It is the absence of small courtesies in everyday life that creates an environment where evil can thrive. And the local Army recruiter had been selected to be my chauffeur, a bit of a courtesy for an old, retired four-star general. The elaborate academic courtesies seen at graduation ceremonies are a tremendous sham in the current environment. Touch base with your friend after the date as a courtesy. His attentiveness was insistent and intrusive, far more aggressive than the almost archaic courtesies of his brother. As a child, courtesies were drummed in to me by my parents. ‘They used to chase us away, now they call us ‘madam’ and extend us courtesies,’ she adds. I e-mailed him as a courtesy. She has extended a lot of courtesies to me, and I feel somewhat indebted. Make sure you are on time as a courtesy to your stylist. I once spoke to a retailer who said she had a problem teaching her staff basic courtesies in handling customers. Hotels generally provide still mineral water in the rooms as a courtesy. 1.2as modifier (especially of transport) supplied free of charge to people who are already paying for another service. a courtesy car Example sentencesExamples Ok, so if I take my little car to a dealership to be serviced I am lucky to get a courtesy car. I'm sure that most customers would prefer to have a service agent much closer to office or home, and not need to have the added customer service of a courtesy car. Instead of paying local taxi firms to work on contract, the courtesy cars will ferry patients and staff about in a more readily available service which will also save money. He subsequently took a courtesy car to the airport and returned to Spain. After I checked into the hotel, I took a courtesy shuttle back to the airport to catch the Blue Line toward Wrigley Field. Incidentally, does your motor insurer offer a free comprehensive courtesy car service when yours is out of action? Does this policy offer a courtesy car as standard? They're supposed to provide free courtesy cars too, but you need to book 7 or 8 weeks ahead for that, and even then they sometimes aren't there when you turn up. Sadly the courtesy car's seats have been covered more with economy in mind than aesthetics. It was also claimed that she would be given free flights, free accommodation and a free Jaguar courtesy car for the trip. He thought that I should supply him the clutch free of charge and refused to return the courtesy car unless I did! Excellent service facilities at very competitive prices with free courtesy cars available. The whole event was very special with amazing locker-rooms and a courtesy car that was waiting for me at the airport and available for use all week. The minibus, a hotel courtesy taxi, was on its way to Manchester Airport with passengers looking forward to flying out for their summer holidays. So we've been stuck at home again all day pending the delivery of a courtesy car for the duration of the repairs. Some events provide door-to-door service, courtesy cars and the like. Some hotels offer a courtesy shuttle to and from the airport. In addition, operators of courtesy coach services have raised concerns that the bill will affect the service they provide. This includes many hotel courtesy vehicles used for transporting customers, even though there is no charge. She had to spend two days on the phone with insurance and repair companies, trying in vain to get the courtesy car to which she is supposed to be entitled. Synonyms free, free of charge, without payment, without charge, at no cost, for nothing, gratis 2archaic A curtsy. Phrases by courtesy As a favour rather than by right. he was not at the conference only by courtesy Example sentencesExamples ‘In five ways should a wife be ministered to by her husband: by respect, by courtesy, by faithfulness, by giving her authority (in the home), by providing her with adornments’. The plaintiff, in advising counsel for the defendants by courtesy that he was bringing an ex parte motion for substitutional service against him, did not allow for sufficient time for a response to his motion. At present I am called captain only by courtesy - I am dependent on upon the courtesy of a parcel of damned scrubs, much as surgeons are by courtesy called Doctor. Whereas taxi drivers look at you blankly when you demand to be taken to somewhere that serves booze, ‘art students’ are bound by courtesy and their knowledge of English to help you. ‘I spoke at the meeting,’ he said, ‘but I had to say I had no legal standing and I was there only by courtesy.’ The reason was simple: the fathers of the leaders of the conservatives, being high cadres, were working class by courtesy - although few of them were actually so in family origin. The veteran correspondent adds, ‘The Senate was run by courtesy, all right - like a longshoreman's union.’ Synonyms benevolence, kindness, generosity, indulgence, favour, consideration, consent, permission (by) courtesy of 1Given or allowed by. photograph courtesy of the Evening Star Example sentencesExamples The movie is courtesy of our gracious holiday hosts, an added bonus to their, as ever, amazing hospitality. But we just got the most valuable piece of information on the Bahamas courtesy of a reader. They won an all-expenses-paid weekend away courtesy of the newspaper. 1.1informal As a result of. he booked his place in the final courtesy of a remarkable victory Example sentencesExamples And they are promising a feast of live music, courtesy of some of Britain's top folk performers. Homeward bound, I got a couple of hours closer to Toronto courtesy of my sister and her boyfriend. Of the nine goals scored in the game, seven were courtesy of special teams. Successful applicants will get their rural trip courtesy of a new TV programme. They have been transported over here courtesy of one of the main sponsors. And letting us see down his throat courtesy of the microphone stand mounted camera. The first is a family trip to Egypt courtesy of the Cairo government. Voters had the use of a free mail service for their ballot courtesy of a US-based delivery company. Help is at hand courtesy of some pirating mayhem at Glasgow's Tall Ship. They are having a day out in London, courtesy of a bargain rail ticket. Origin Middle English: from Old French cortesie, from corteis (see courteous). noun.1 phr. Definition of courtesy in US English: courtesy nounˈkərdəsēˈkərdəsi 1The showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others. he had been treated with a degree of courtesy not far short of deference Example sentencesExamples Anarchy must not over-ride respect, decency and courtesy on our streets. The anonymity of the Internet is a definite negative when it comes to courtesy and good behavior. It's a question of attitude - an attitude of courtesy that does not prevail here. The very least he deserved was some respect and courtesy, even if it killed me to be polite. He should have politely and with great courtesy informed the Government that he wanted no such State reception. He coaches, organises games and transports the players always with courtesy and efficiency and an abundance of patience. Values such as respect, courtesy and consideration are the foundations of a civilised society I expect politeness and courtesy towards me as landowner, my family, friends, guests and visitors. Players should also show respect and courtesy to coaches. Except that first night at the ball, he had shown her nothing but courtesy and reasonably cultured behaviour, given his background. But that is not all: it is unfailing courtesy, especially towards the very old and the very young, that makes association with such men such a privilege. They want lessons in politeness, courtesy, and most of all the correct way to drive a car in traffic. Good humour, mutual respect, courtesy, a certain gentleness with people usually does the trick. The waiting staff, very much to their credit, were the epitome of courtesy, politeness and calm, despite being rushed completely off their feet. With faux courtesy, he politely suggested that Smith was being optimistic. Just as in the off-line world, online there is also an expectation of socially acceptable behavior and common courtesy. They have no courtesy towards road users and commuters. Politeness and courtesy are highly valued as aspects of being ‘raised good.’ I have sought to do all this with courtesy, decency and honesty, respecting those who would like me to move faster and those who feel threatened by our moving at all. Synonyms politeness, courteousness, good manners, civility, respect, respectfulness, deference, chivalry, gallantry, good breeding, gentility, graciousness, kindness, consideration, thought, thoughtfulness, cordiality, geniality, affability, urbanity, polish, refinement, courtliness, decorousness, tact, discretion, diplomacy 1.1often courtesies A polite speech or action, especially one required by convention. the superficial courtesies of diplomatic exchanges Example sentencesExamples Customers appreciate and recall simple courtesies. I e-mailed him as a courtesy. I was brought up understanding that there were certain courtesies and considerations to be extended to all fellow creatures. An assistant manager was calling, not to discuss our predicament - he was obviously unaware - but as a courtesy. Touch base with your friend after the date as a courtesy. As a courtesy, reintroduce yourself to people you may have met before. Your popularity is certain to increase if you are affable and ready to exchange courtesies. Hotels generally provide still mineral water in the rooms as a courtesy. And the local Army recruiter had been selected to be my chauffeur, a bit of a courtesy for an old, retired four-star general. Your presence is a courtesy, not a necessity. ‘They used to chase us away, now they call us ‘madam’ and extend us courtesies,’ she adds. Make sure you are on time as a courtesy to your stylist. I once spoke to a retailer who said she had a problem teaching her staff basic courtesies in handling customers. Would you not want similar courtesies extended to you? His attentiveness was insistent and intrusive, far more aggressive than the almost archaic courtesies of his brother. She has extended a lot of courtesies to me, and I feel somewhat indebted. The elaborate academic courtesies seen at graduation ceremonies are a tremendous sham in the current environment. It is the absence of small courtesies in everyday life that creates an environment where evil can thrive. As a child, courtesies were drummed in to me by my parents. Beneath the jargon, cautious phrases and academic courtesies, one thing was clear: the consensus about social constructs was unraveling. 1.2as modifier (especially of transport) supplied free of charge to people who are already paying for another service. he traveled from the hotel in a courtesy car Example sentencesExamples Ok, so if I take my little car to a dealership to be serviced I am lucky to get a courtesy car. The whole event was very special with amazing locker-rooms and a courtesy car that was waiting for me at the airport and available for use all week. Sadly the courtesy car's seats have been covered more with economy in mind than aesthetics. He thought that I should supply him the clutch free of charge and refused to return the courtesy car unless I did! He subsequently took a courtesy car to the airport and returned to Spain. After I checked into the hotel, I took a courtesy shuttle back to the airport to catch the Blue Line toward Wrigley Field. Excellent service facilities at very competitive prices with free courtesy cars available. This includes many hotel courtesy vehicles used for transporting customers, even though there is no charge. Instead of paying local taxi firms to work on contract, the courtesy cars will ferry patients and staff about in a more readily available service which will also save money. Incidentally, does your motor insurer offer a free comprehensive courtesy car service when yours is out of action? Some hotels offer a courtesy shuttle to and from the airport. Does this policy offer a courtesy car as standard? The minibus, a hotel courtesy taxi, was on its way to Manchester Airport with passengers looking forward to flying out for their summer holidays. Some events provide door-to-door service, courtesy cars and the like. She had to spend two days on the phone with insurance and repair companies, trying in vain to get the courtesy car to which she is supposed to be entitled. They're supposed to provide free courtesy cars too, but you need to book 7 or 8 weeks ahead for that, and even then they sometimes aren't there when you turn up. It was also claimed that she would be given free flights, free accommodation and a free Jaguar courtesy car for the trip. I'm sure that most customers would prefer to have a service agent much closer to office or home, and not need to have the added customer service of a courtesy car. So we've been stuck at home again all day pending the delivery of a courtesy car for the duration of the repairs. In addition, operators of courtesy coach services have raised concerns that the bill will affect the service they provide. Synonyms free, free of charge, without payment, without charge, at no cost, for nothing, gratis 1.3archaic A curtsy. Phrases by courtesy As a favor rather than by right. he was not at the conference only by courtesy Example sentencesExamples At present I am called captain only by courtesy - I am dependent on upon the courtesy of a parcel of damned scrubs, much as surgeons are by courtesy called Doctor. Whereas taxi drivers look at you blankly when you demand to be taken to somewhere that serves booze, ‘art students’ are bound by courtesy and their knowledge of English to help you. ‘In five ways should a wife be ministered to by her husband: by respect, by courtesy, by faithfulness, by giving her authority (in the home), by providing her with adornments’. The plaintiff, in advising counsel for the defendants by courtesy that he was bringing an ex parte motion for substitutional service against him, did not allow for sufficient time for a response to his motion. ‘I spoke at the meeting,’ he said, ‘but I had to say I had no legal standing and I was there only by courtesy.’ The veteran correspondent adds, ‘The Senate was run by courtesy, all right - like a longshoreman's union.’ The reason was simple: the fathers of the leaders of the conservatives, being high cadres, were working class by courtesy - although few of them were actually so in family origin. Synonyms benevolence, kindness, generosity, indulgence, favour, consideration, consent, permission (by) courtesy of 1Given or allowed by. photograph courtesy of the Evening Star Example sentencesExamples The movie is courtesy of our gracious holiday hosts, an added bonus to their, as ever, amazing hospitality. But we just got the most valuable piece of information on the Bahamas courtesy of a reader. They won an all-expenses-paid weekend away courtesy of the newspaper. 1.1informal As a result of; thanks to. Example sentencesExamples They are having a day out in London, courtesy of a bargain rail ticket. And letting us see down his throat courtesy of the microphone stand mounted camera. The first is a family trip to Egypt courtesy of the Cairo government. And they are promising a feast of live music, courtesy of some of Britain's top folk performers. They have been transported over here courtesy of one of the main sponsors. Voters had the use of a free mail service for their ballot courtesy of a US-based delivery company. Homeward bound, I got a couple of hours closer to Toronto courtesy of my sister and her boyfriend. Help is at hand courtesy of some pirating mayhem at Glasgow's Tall Ship. Of the nine goals scored in the game, seven were courtesy of special teams. Successful applicants will get their rural trip courtesy of a new TV programme. Origin Middle English: from Old French cortesie, from corteis (see courteous). noun.1 phr.
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