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   Cour·te·sy

   /ˈkərdəsē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others: "he had been treated with a degree of courtesy not far short of deference" Similar politenesscourteousnessgood mannerscivilityrespectrespectfulnessdeferencechivalrygallantrygood breedinggentilitygraciousnesskindnessconsiderationthoughtthoughtfulnesscordialitygenialityaffabilityurbanitypolishrefinementcourtlinessdecorousnesstactdiscretiondiplomacyinformal:decencyhumorous:couthOpposite discourtesyrudeness
   • ▪ a polite speech or action, especially one required by convention: "the superficial courtesies of diplomatic exchanges"
   • ▪ (especially of transport) supplied free of charge to people who are already paying for another service: "he traveled from the hotel in a courtesy car"
   • ▪ a curtsy.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French cortesie, from corteis (see courteous).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusCOURTESY - 35 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   courtesy. noun. These are words and phrases related to courtesy. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of courtesy. Friend or foe, king or fool, treat everyone with courtesy. Synonyms. politeness. courteousness. good manners. manners. good behavior. civility. respect. deference. kindly consideration.

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   n. # modesty , decency. Another way to say Courtesy? Synonyms for Courtesy (other words and phrases for Courtesy).

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   What's the definition of Courtesy in thesaurus? Most related words/phrases with sentence examples define Courtesy meaning and usage.

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   A courtesy is a polite remark or respectful act. Complain about a bad meal, and you might get kicked out. But the common courtesy is usually an apology from the manager and, if you're lucky, a free dinner.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-thesaurusCOURTESY Synonyms | Collins English Thesaurus

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   4 days ago · Synonyms for COURTESY in English: politeness, grace, good manners, civility, gallantry, good breeding, graciousness, affability, urbanity, courtliness, …

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySynonyms of COURTESY | Collins American English Thesaurus

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   May 16, 2024 · Synonyms for COURTESY: politeness, affability, civility, courteousness, gallantry, good manners, graciousness, urbanity, favor, benevolence, …

8. www.wordreference.com › synonyms › courtesycourtesy - WordReference.com English Thesaurus

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   Sense: Courteous act. Synonyms: attention, service, favor, favour (UK), polite gesture, act of politeness, mark of attention, gift, kindness, compassion, benevolence, accommodation, indulgence, generosity, charity, act of kindness, charitable act.