COURTEOUS

courteous

(adjective) 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

courteous, gracious, nice

(adjective) exhibiting courtesy and politeness; “a nice gesture”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

courteous (comparative more courteous, superlative most courteous)

Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.

Synonym: Thesaurus:polite

Antonyms: discourteous, uncourteous, Thesaurus:impolite

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Source: Wiktionary

Cour"te*ous (kr"t-s; 277), a. Etym: [OE. cortais, corteis, cortois, rarely corteous, OF. corties, corteis, F. courtois. See Court.]

Definition: Of courtlike manners; pertaining to, or exxpressive 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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