courteousadjective
uk/ˈkɜː.ti.əs/us/ˈkɝː.t̬i.əs/C2 polite and showing respect:
Although she often disagreed with me, she was always courteous.
Synonym
well mannered
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Polite and respectful
- chivalrous
- chivalry
- civil
- civility
- civilized
- civilly
- couth
- deferential
- euphemism
- gallant
- gentlemanly
- grace
- gracious
- polite
- politely
- politically correct
- refined
- respect
- respectful
- respectfully
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courteously
adverb uk/ˈkɜː.ti.əs.li/us/ˈkɝː.t̬i.əs.li/
He's always behaved courteously toward my family.