courtesy
noun
excellence of manners or social conduct; polite behavior.
courtesies
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pluralof courtesy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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You could describe that as the meaningless courtesies of routine statecraft, but it also suggested a high-flying hotel guest offering his compliments to the concierge: The eggs this morning were entirely delicious.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
“What she absorbed of my strain, despite the courtesies of our hosts, is exemplified by her acquisition of two ulcers, which put her in the hospital for weeks at the end of the trip.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
You’re sitting in a room full of people who you want access to and you are observing the courtesies that are required to keep you in the room.
From Slate ● Nov. 17, 2025
All courtesies are left on the start line before the boats do battle, colliding repeatedly as they fight for the best line, and often ruining the best-laid plans.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2024
Obinze shrugged and said nothing to him; there was no need for courtesies simply because they shared a cell.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
