courteous — polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
Korean meaning: 정중한, 예의 바른, 공손한
Korean pronunciation: **커**티어스
Example Sentences
- The vampire was surprisingly courteous, saying 'Excuse me' before biting anyone's neck.
- She remained courteous even when the customer was being unreasonable.
- His courteous behavior at the interview impressed the hiring manager.
courteous
ADJECTIVE//ˈkɜːrtiəs//
polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
A courteous young man lets an elderly woman go ahead in line
Stay courteous to the curious, yet serious!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'courteis', derived from 'court' (royal court), referring to the refined manners expected at court. The suffix '-ous' means 'full of' or 'characterized by'.
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📝Examples
“The vampire was surprisingly courteous, saying 'Excuse me' before biting anyone's neck.”
“She remained courteous even when the customer was being unreasonable.”
“His courteous behavior at the interview impressed the hiring manager.”
“Even zombies should learn to be courteous - nobody likes a rude undead.”
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