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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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