courteously — in a polite, respectful, and considerate manner
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a polite, respectful, and considerate manner
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɜːrtiəsli/
Korean meaning: 정중하게, 예의 바르게, 공손하게
Korean pronunciation: **커**티어슬리
Example Sentences
- The waiter courteously explained the menu to the confused tourists, even drawing little pictures.
- She courteously declined the fifth piece of cake, though her eyes said otherwise.
- The diplomat courteously listened to all concerns before making any decisions.
courteously
ADVERB//ˈkɜːrtiəsli//
in a polite, respectful, and considerate manner
The waiter courteously pulled out the chair for the elderly guest.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 프랑스어 'courteous(궁정의, 예의 바른)'에서 유래되었습니다. 왕의 궁정(court)에서 귀족들이 보여야 했던 세련되고 예의 바른 행동에서 출발한 단어입니다.
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📝Examples
“The waiter courteously explained the menu to the confused tourists, even drawing little pictures.”
“She courteously declined the fifth piece of cake, though her eyes said otherwise.”
“The diplomat courteously listened to all concerns before making any decisions.”
“He courteously offered his umbrella to the stranger, getting completely soaked in return.”
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