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courteouspolite, 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

courteous concept
💡 Concept

A courteous young man lets an elderly woman go ahead in line

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courteous rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Stay courteous to the curious, yet serious!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkɜːrtiəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɜːtiəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootcourt
Suffix--eous

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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🎵Rhyme

curiousfuriousserious
curious
furious
serious

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

Even zombies should learn to be courteous - nobody likes a rude undead.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

politerespectfulcivilwell-manneredgracious

Antonyms

rudeimpolitediscourteous

Related

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