courteous
Americanadjective
adjective
Related Words
See civil.
Other Word Forms
- courteously adverb
- courteousness noun
- overcourteous adjective
- overcourteously adverb
- overcourteousness noun
- pseudocourteous adjective
- pseudocourteously adverb
- quasi-courteous adjective
- quasi-courteously adverb
Etymology
Origin of courteous
1225–75; court + -eous; replacing Middle English co ( u ) rteis < Anglo-French; court, -ese
Example Sentences
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Rodríguez, in turn, has acknowledged that there have been telephone calls and said that the tone is "courteous" and "mutually respectful."
From BBC
Bridger was described by those who knew him as "always confident, courteous and charming" but when police seized his computer, a sordid secret was revealed.
From BBC
In a separate interview on Tuesday, he told RTL radio that Epstein had been "generous" and "courteous", adding: "When I meet people I don't ask to see their criminal record."
From BBC
Agents have also spoken positively of their dealings with Viana, describing him as straightforward and courteous.
From BBC
While we should all try to be courteous and get along, part of maturity is realizing that you won’t click with everyone.
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