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faldstool

EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary

ass='sn'> marked by respect for and consideration of others

Other Words

courteously adverb
courteousness noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

civil genteel gracious mannerly polite well-bred

Antonyms

discourteous ill-bred ill-mannered impolite inconsiderate mannerless rude thoughtless uncivil ungenteel ungracious unmannered unmannerly

Examples

//The clerks were helpful and courteous.
//their customer service department always gives courteous responses, even to rude people

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

Middle English corteis, from Anglo-French curteis, from curt

courteous

Examples

//The clerks were helpful and courteous.
//their customer service department always gives courteous responses, even to rude people

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

Middle English corteis, from Anglo-French curteis, from curt

courteous