adj ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.

   "a courteous gentleman   a courteous gesture"

Adjective

1. 1
   characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners wordnet
2. 2
   exhibiting courtesy and politeness wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

politeamicablesuaveaccommodatingaffableagreeable

Antonyms

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awelessbad-manneredbarbaricbold

Example

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"You must be courteous to any guest."

Etymology

From Middle English curteis, from Old French curteis (French courtois), from cort (“court”).

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