Courteous
/ˈkɜːti.əs/ adj
adj ·Common ·High school level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.
"a courteous gentleman a courteous gesture"
Adjective
- 1 characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners wordnet
- 2 exhibiting courtesy and politeness wordnet
Example
More examples"You must be courteous to any guest."
Etymology
From Middle English curteis, from Old French curteis (French courtois), from cort (“court”).