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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 | ||
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