Courteous: meaning, definitions and examples
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courteous
[ หkษหrtiษs ]
in social interactions
Polite, respectful, or considerate in manner; showing good manners and respect towards others.
Synonyms
civil, considerate, polite, respectful
Examples of usage
- He was always courteous to his colleagues, regardless of their position.
- She thanked the waiter in a courteous manner after he brought her order.
- The receptionist greeted the guests in a courteous way, making them feel welcome.
- Being courteous to others is a sign of good upbringing and kindness.
- It's important to be courteous to your neighbors and maintain good relationships.
Translations
Translations of the word "courteous" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cortรชs
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคจเคฎเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช hรถflich
๐ฎ๐ฉ sopan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฒััะปะธะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ uprzejmy
๐ฏ๐ต ็คผๅๆญฃใใ (ใใใใใ ใใ)
๐ซ๐ท courtois
๐ช๐ธ cortรฉs
๐น๐ท nazik
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ ๋ฐ๋ฅธ (์์ ๋ฐ๋ฅธ)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฐุจ
๐จ๐ฟ zdvoลilรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zdvorilรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็คผ่ฒ็ (yวu lวmร o de)
๐ธ๐ฎ vljuden
๐ฎ๐ธ kurteis
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฟะฐะนั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nษzakษtli
๐ฒ๐ฝ cortรฉs
Word origin
The word 'courteous' originated from the Old French word 'curteis', which meant 'having courtly manners'. It entered the English language in the 13th century. The concept of courtesy has been valued throughout history as a sign of good breeding and respect for others.
See also: courtesan, discourtesy.