Courtesies

Synonyms for "courtesies" (15 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (3)

Noun(3 words)
ceremonial courtesycivilitiescivility

Strong matches (5)

Noun(5 words)
complimentscortesescustomary politenessdecorumdiplomatic courtesy

Related words (7)

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

4 relation types

More general

5 entries
behaviorceremonial conductetiquetteprotocolsocial behavior

More specific

12 entries
expressions of gratitudeformal greetingsgestures of deferencegreeting ceremonieshandshakeshelpful gestureshonorific gesturesoffer assistanceofficial receptionspolite inquiriessmilesstate dinner rituals

Collocations

6 entries
diplomatic courtesiesextend courtesiesoffer courtesiesreturn courtesiessocial courtesiesstate courtesies

Derivations

3 entries

Sample sentences

4 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

As a result, it is undeniable that important disciplines and moral education have been neglected. By placing excessive importance on scholastic achievement, many parents have forgotten such basic social courtesies as consideration for others.

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He extended many courtesies to me.

Source: tatoeba (2266225)

To clasp in friendship the hand of the enemy of his house, to entertain him under his roof, to exchange with him the courtesies and the kindness of domestic familiarity, was a degradation which his proud spirit could not be bent to without a struggle.

Source: tatoeba (7760526)

"Exchanging courtesies every day is all we've done," Tom answered with resignation.

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