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Courteous

//ˈkɜːti.əs// adj

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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

Etymology

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

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