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US
/ˈkɝtiəs/
]
[ UK /kˈɜːtiəs/ ]
[ UK /kˈɜːtiəs/ ]
ADJECTIVE
-
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
a nice gesture -
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
How To Use courteous In A Sentence
- It would be unforgivably discourteous not to come down to dinner. SANDS OF TIME
- Walking someone to the door will once again be considered a courteous gesture.
- That famous voice is never more honeyed than when it's saying - in a courteous, roundabout way - ‘No.’
- Rick Rubin's severe, thrashing beat to proper effect; Hov courteously brought his instant-quotation A-game for his label founder's return to rap. NPR Topics: News
- He was always attentive to the need to maintain the highest standards, generous with his time and unfailingly courteous. Times, Sunday Times
- We must be kind, courteous and responsible. Times, Sunday Times
- It was translucent and obviously a ghost or a close variation of a specter, bowing at the young scientist courteously.
- By this time other drivers behind us were likewise being highly discourteous with horns and headlights, displaying negative opinions on his ill considered manoeuvre.
- I want to encourage such customers to complain and I want us to resolve those complaints quickly. courteously and efficiently.
- Regardless of when you call, our representatives will be courteous and calm-so you can feel calm, too.
