What is "courtesy" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does courtesy mean in English? Meaning of courtesy definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "courtesy" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "courtesy": a courteous or respectful or considerate act

Noun

  • Meaning: a courteous or respectful or considerate act
  • Synonyms: courtesy
  • Hyponyms: attention gallantry
  • Hypernyms: civility politeness
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ˈkɜːtəsi/

    Meaning of "courtesy": a courteous or respectful or considerate remark

    Noun

  • Meaning: a courteous or respectful or considerate remark
  • Synonyms: courtesy
  • Hypernyms: comment input remark
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ˈkɜːtəsi/

    Meaning of "courtesy": a courteous manner

    Noun

  • Meaning: a courteous manner
  • Synonyms: courtesy good manners
  • Hyponyms: chivalry civility deference gallantry graciousness niceness politeness politesse respect respectfulness urbanity
  • Hypernyms: manner personal manner
  • Antonyms: discourtesy rudeness
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ˈkɜːtəsi/

  • Adjective: (uncountable) Polite behavior. Please extend them the courtesy of your presence.(countable) A polite gesture or remark. I offered them a ride simply as a courtesy. Shakespeare My lord, for your many courtesies I thank you.Shakespeare My lord, for your many courtesies I thank you.(uncountable) Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence. They call this pond a lake by courtesy only.(uncountable) Willingness or generosity in providing something needed. They received free advertising through the courtesy of the local newspaper.A curtsey. Goldsmith The lady drops a courtesy in token of obedience, and the ceremony proceeds as usual.Goldsmith The lady drops a courtesy in token of obedience, and the ceremony proceeds as usual.
  • Synonyms:

    sympathy, civility, generosity, reverence, deference, kindness, chivalry, amiability, address, culture, respect, indulgence, thoughtfulness, ceremony, gentleness, familiarity, solicitude, elegance, favor, cultivation, urbanity, suavity, tact, attentiveness, refinement, affability, consideration, geniality, polish, gallantry, friendliness, complaisance, cordiality, courteousness, amenities, politeness, courtliness, graciousness, comity, gallantness, good behavior, good breeding, compassion, generosity, kindness, chivalry, service, consent, dispensation, unselfishness, liberality, benevolence, bounty, consideration, accommodation, charity,

    Antonyms:

    disdain, disregard, fear, disrespect, thoughtlessness, aloofness, ignorance, coldness, coolness, bad manners, discourtesy, pompousness, disfavor, meanness, roughness, unfriendliness, crudeness, neglect, rudeness, impoliteness, unmannerliness, cruelty, harshness, denial, selfishness, bad manners, discourtesy, pompousness, disfavor, disregard, meanness, malevolence, unkindness, impoliteness, rudeness, unmannerliness,

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    courtesy in English: courtesy
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