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Definition of Courtesy
1. Noun. A courteous or respectful or considerate act.
2. Noun. A courteous or respectful or considerate remark.
3. Noun. A courteous manner.
Generic synonyms: Manner, Personal Manner
Specialized synonyms: Niceness, Politeness, Urbanity, Graciousness, Chivalry, Gallantry, Politesse, Deference, Respect, Respectfulness, Civility
Attributes: Courteous, Discourteous
Antonyms: Discourtesy
Definition of Courtesy
1. n. Politeness; civility; urbanity; courtliness.
2. n. An act of civility, respect, or reverence, made by women, consisting of a slight depression or dropping of the body, with bending of the knees.
3. v. i. To make a respectful salutation or movement of respect; esp. (with reference to women), to bow the body slightly, with bending of the knes.
4. v. t. To treat with civility.
Definition of Courtesy
1. Noun. Polite behavior. ¹
2. Noun. A polite gesture or remark. ¹
3. Noun. Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence. ¹
4. Noun. Willingness or generosity in providing something needed. ¹
5. Adjective. Given or done as a polite gesture. ¹
6. Adjective. Free of charge. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Courtesy
1. to curtsy [v -SIED, -SYING, -SIES] - See also: curtsy