Definition of Courtesy

1. Noun. A courteous or respectful or considerate act.

Generic synonyms: Civility, Politeness
Specialized synonyms: Attention, Gallantry

2. Noun. A courteous or respectful or considerate remark.
Generic synonyms: Comment, Input, Remark

3. Noun. A courteous manner.

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Courtesy

courtcraft
courted
courteous
courteously
courteousness
courteousnesses
courtepies
courtepy
courter
courters
courtesans
courtesanship
courtesied
courtesies
courtesy (current term)
courtesy card
courtesy copy
courtesy name
courtesy of
courtesying
courtezan
courtezans
courthouse
courthouses
courtier
courtierlike
courtierly
courtiers
courtiery

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