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Meaning of courteous in English
Pronunciation
/ˈkərdiəs/
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Classifying Adjective
courteous
Definitions
1.
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
Examples
« a nice gesture »
Synonyms
polite
Qualitative Adjective
courteous
Etymology
Middle English (meaning ‘having manners fit for a royal court’): from Old French corteis, based on Latin cohors‘yard, retinue’ (see court). The change in the ending in the 16th century was due to association with words ending in -eous
Definitions
1.
characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners
Examples
« if a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world-Francis Bacon »
Synonyms
chivalrous
gallant
knightly
Antonyms
discourteous
See also
respectful