Courtesy: meaning, definitions and examples
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courtesy
[ หkษหrtษsi ]
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.
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "courtesy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cortesia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคฟเคทเฅเคเคพเคเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Hรถflichkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kesopanan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฒััะปะธะฒัััั
๐ต๐ฑ uprzejmoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็คผๅ (ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท courtoisie
๐ช๐ธ cortesรญa
๐น๐ท nezaket
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ (yeui)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฌุงู ูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ zdvoลilost
๐ธ๐ฐ zdvorilosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็คผ่ฒ (lวmร o)
๐ธ๐ฎ vljudnost
๐ฎ๐ธ kurteisi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะนะปะฐัััา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nษzakษt
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.