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
Before the address, he instructed members to behave courteously, saying all eyes would be on them.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 8, 2023
Not till John had courteously acknowledged the minister’s introductions did he turn to Kit.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
