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Courteous

Courteous Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Courteous? [adj] characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners; "if a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world"-Francis Bacon [adj] exhibiting courtesy and politeness; "a nice gesture" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Courteous: chivalrous \| gallant \| gracious \| knightly \| nice \| polite Related Terms \| Find terms related to Courteous: accommodating \| affable \| agreeable \| amiable \| attentive \| cap in hand \| ceremonious \| civil \| civilized \| clubbable \| clubbish \| clubby \| communicative \| companionable \| companionate \| compatible \| complaisant \| congenial \| considerate \| courtly \| decorous \| deferential \| diplomatic \| dutiful \| fair \| fit for society \| fond of society \| friendly \| genial \| genteel \| gentlemanly \| graceful \| gracious \| gregarious \| honorific \| hospitable \| ladylike \| mannerly \| obliging \| polished \| polite \| proper \| regardful \| respectful \| sociable \| social \| social-minded \| solicitous \| tactful \| thoughtful \| urbane \| well-behaved \| well-bred \| well-mannered See Also \| respectful Courteous In Webster's Dictionary \Cour"te*ous\ (k?r"t?-?s; 277), a. [OE. cortais, corteis, cortois, rarely corteous, OF. corties, corteis, F. courtois. See {Court}.] Of courtlike manners; pertaining to, or expressive of, courtesy; characterized by courtesy; civil; obliging; well bred; polite; affable; complaisant. A patient and courteous bearing. --Prescott. His behavior toward his people is grave and courteous. --Fuller.

Courteous Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Courteous?

[adj] characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners; "if a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world"-Francis Bacon
[adj] exhibiting courtesy and politeness; "a nice gesture"

See Also | respectful

Courteous In Webster's Dictionary

\Cour"te*ous\ (k?r"t?-?s; 277), a. [OE. cortais,
corteis, cortois, rarely corteous, OF. corties, corteis, F.
courtois. See {Court}.]
Of courtlike manners; pertaining to, or expressive of,
courtesy; characterized by courtesy; civil; obliging; well
bred; polite; affable; complaisant.

      A patient and courteous bearing.         --Prescott.

      His behavior toward his people is grave and courteous.
                                               --Fuller.

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