courteous — polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
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
The young man is courteous, opening the door for the elderly woman with a warm smile.
Stay courteous to the curious, yet serious!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳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'.
Breakdown
court (royal court) + -eous (full of, characterized by) = courteous (full of court-like manners; polite and respectful)
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🔗Collocations
📝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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