courtesy
pronunciation
How to pronounce courtesy in British English:
UK [ˈkɜːtəsi]
How to pronounce courtesy in American English:
US [ˈkɜːrtəsi]
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- Noun:
- a courteous or respectful or considerate act
- a courteous or respectful or considerate remark
- a courteous manner
Word Origin
- courtesy
- early 13c., curteisie, from Old French curteisie (Modern French courtoisie), from curteis "courteous" (see courteous). A specialized sense of curteisie is the source of English curtsy.
Synonym
propriety decorum social refinement graces courtliness kindness tact gentleness manners suavity protocol graciousness gallantry
Antonym
Example
- 1. This goes beyond courtesy , it is a form of giving .
- 2. Often , there was a lack of human warmth and courtesy .
- 3. Punctuality is seen not as a courtesy but as precondition for future relations .
- 4. Courtesy of meet minneapolis official convention and visitors association
- 5. Google is just updating pagerank on the toolbar now out of courtesy , I 'd imagine .