Definition of Courteous

1. Adjective. Exhibiting courtesy and politeness. "A nice gesture"

Exact synonyms: Gracious, Nice
Similar to: Polite
Derivative terms: Grace, Graciousness, Niceness

2. Adjective. Characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners. "If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world"
Attributes: Courtesy, Good Manners
Similar to: Chivalrous, Gallant, Knightly
Also: Respectful
Antonyms: Discourteous

Definition of Courteous

1. a. Of courtlike manners; pertaining to, or expressive of, courtesy; characterized by courtesy; civil; obliging; well bred; polite; affable; complaisant.

Definition of Courteous

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Courteous

coursework
course catalog
course catalogue
course credit
course of action
course of instruction
course of lectures
course of study
course session
coursing
coursings
court
court-martial
courted
Courtelle
courteous (current term)
courteously
courteousness
courteousnesses
courter
courters
courtesan
courtesans
courtesied
courtesies
courtesy
courtesying
courtezan
courtezans
courthouse

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