English adjective: courteous | |||
1. | courteous exhibiting courtesy and politeness | ||
Samples | A nice gesture. | ||
Synonyms | gracious, nice | ||
Similar | polite | ||
Antonyms | impolite | ||
2. | courteous characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners | ||
Samples | If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world. | ||
Similar | chivalrous, gallant, knightly | ||
See also | respectful | ||
Attribute | courtesy, good manners | ||
Antonyms | discourteous | ||