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English noun: courtesy

1. courtesy (act) a courteous or respectful or considerate act


Broader (hypernym)civility, politeness


Narrower (hyponym)attention, gallantry

2. courtesy (communication) a courteous or respectful or considerate remark


Broader (hypernym)comment, input, remark

3. courtesy (attribute) a courteous manner


Synonymsgood manners


Broader (hypernym)manner, personal manner


Narrower (hyponym)chivalry, civility, deference, gallantry, graciousness, niceness, politeness, politesse, respect, respectfulness, urbanity


Attributecourteous, discourteous


Antonymsrudeness, discourtesy









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