Courtesy: meaning, definitions and examples

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courtesy

 

[ หˆkษœหrtษ™si ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in behavior

Polite behavior, especially that of a man towards a woman

Synonyms

civility, consideration, politeness, respect

Examples of usage

  • He treated her with courtesy and respect.
  • She accepted the gift with courtesy.
Context #2 | Noun

in communication

A polite remark or gesture

Synonyms

acknowledgment, greeting, polite gesture, salutation

Examples of usage

  • He greeted her with a courtesy.
  • She responded with a courtesy.
Context #3 | Noun

in services

A favor or benefit provided without obligation

Synonyms

complimentary service, favor, gesture, kindness

Examples of usage

  • As a courtesy, we offer free delivery.
  • I did it as a courtesy to help her out.

Translations

Translations of the word "courtesy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cortesia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฟเคทเฅเคŸเคพเคšเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hรถflichkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesopanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฒั–ั‡ะปะธะฒั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uprzejmoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็คผๅ„€ (ใ‚Œใ„ใŽ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท courtoisie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cortesรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nezaket

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ˆ์˜ (yeui)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌุงู…ู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zdvoล™ilost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zdvorilosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็คผ่ฒŒ (lวmร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vljudnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kurteisi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะนะปะฐัั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™zakษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cortesรญa

Etymology

The word 'courtesy' originated from the Old French word 'cortesie', which meant 'the act of politeness'. It has been used in the English language since the 13th century. The concept of courtesy has always been valued in society as a way to show respect and consideration towards others.

See also: courter, courtier, courting, courtroom, courts, courtship, courtyard.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,696 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.