pacifism
EnglishMerriam-Webster DictionaryHistory and Etymology
Noun and Adjective
Middle English corteisie, from Anglo-French curteisie, from curteis — see courteousEnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionarycourtesy
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
- an act of kind assistance //did me the courtesy of loaning me his jacketSynonymsRelated WordsNear Antonyms
- an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners //the greeting “How are you?” is often intended as no more than a courtesySynonyms
- speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding //a woman who responds to every situation with courtesy and kindnessRelated WordsbreedingFirst Known UseNoun13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1aAdjective1613, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and EtymologyNoun and AdjectiveMiddle English corteisie, from Anglo-French curteisie, from curteis — see courteouscourtesynoun
Synonyms & Antonyms
- an act of kind assistance //did me the courtesy of loaning me his jacketSynonymsRelated WordsNear Antonyms
- an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners //the greeting “How are you?” is often intended as no more than a courtesySynonyms
- speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding //a woman who responds to every situation with courtesy and kindnessRelated WordsbreedingFirst Known UseNoun13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1aAdjective1613, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and EtymologyNoun and AdjectiveMiddle English corteisie, from Anglo-French curteisie, from curteis — see courteouscourtesynoun
Synonyms & Antonyms
- an act of kind assistance //did me the courtesy of loaning me his jacketSynonymsRelated WordsNear Antonyms
- an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners //the greeting “How are you?” is often intended as no more than a courtesySynonyms
- speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding //a woman who responds to every situation with courtesy and kindnessRelated WordsbreedingFirst Known UseNoun13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1aAdjective1613, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and EtymologyNoun and AdjectiveMiddle English corteisie, from Anglo-French curteisie, from curteis — see courteouscourtesynoun
Synonyms & Antonyms
- an act of kind assistance //did me the courtesy of loaning me his jacketSynonymsRelated WordsNear Antonyms
- an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners //the greeting “How are you?” is often intended as no more than a courtesySynonyms
- speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding //a woman who responds to every situation with courtesy and kindness