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Courtesy

/ˈkɜːtəsi/

Polite behavior.

📖 Definitions of "Courtesy"

noun
  1. 1

    Polite behavior.

    "He was always known for his grace, kindness, and courtesy to people of every rank."

  2. 2

    A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice.

    "I offered them a ride simply as a courtesy."

  3. 3

    Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.

    "They call this pond a lake by courtesy only."

  4. 4

    Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.

    "They received free advertising through the courtesy of the local newspaper."

adjective
  1. 1

    Given or done as a polite gesture.

    "We paid a courtesy visit to the new neighbors."

  2. 2

    Supplied free of charge.

    "The event planners offered courtesy tickets for the reporters."

verb
  1. 1

    To make a curtsey.

    "The hotel's staff variously curtsied, nodded, and bowed to the owner as she passed."

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