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courteous
polite and respectful toward other people
Synonyms
- polite
- respectful
- civil
Antonyms
- rude
- impolite
courteous in a sentence
The courteous student held the door open for the class behind her.
The courteous cashier greeted each customer and answered every question patiently.
Where it comes from
From Old French corteis 'having good manners'
Memory hook
At a royal COURT, people are expected to be courteous.
Read it in context
- The Gazette's Hidden Reports History