courteous
adjective
having or showing good manners; polite.
courteously
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a word derived from
courteous.
Example Sentences
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Ms. Weiss has so far upheld what I will courteously assume was the implicit bargain that landed her the CBS job.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025
But no, they have no bananas, nor imported Norwegian water, nor Mylar balloons for a birthday; substitutes will be courteously suggested.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2024
The fighters shook hands and interacted courteously throughout their promotional appearance in the hotel’s famed Crystal Ballroom.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 19, 2024
In Omaha, city leaders and the most famous local resident are disagreeing, courteously, over a plan to bring back streetcars.
From New York Times ● Jan. 21, 2023
“Do you not wish to rest after your travels?” the Sea King said courteously.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
