courteous

adjective (courteous, more courteous, most courteous); noun courtesy

«courteous» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Polite, kind and showing respect for others. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and manners: be courteous to bus drivers, shop staff and visitors. Formal and exam voice: «a courteous reply». In stories: a courteous knight. Phrases: courteous manner, courteous service.

Examples

The shopkeeper was courteous and helpful. tree →
Always be courteous to your guests. tree →
He gave a courteous reply to the rude letter. tree →
The courteous knight bowed to the queen. tree →
Holding the door open is a courteous thing to do. tree →
Our tour guide was friendly and courteous. tree →
For he was clever, honest, courteous, and witty. tree →

Note

Pronounced KUR-tee-us. Spelling: court-e-ous. Opposite: discourteous, rude. Noun: courtesy (out of courtesy, a courtesy call).

On Mova

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