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courteous
adjective /ˈkɜː.ti.əs/
/ˈkɝː.t̬i-/ Definition
(Definition of courteous adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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SMART Thesaurus: Polite and respectful
Synonyms and related words:
- chivalrous adjective
- chivalry noun
- civil adjective (POLITE)
- civility noun
- civilized adjective (POLITE)
- civilly adverb
- couth adjective
- deferential adjective
- euphemism noun
- gallant adjective (POLITE)
- gentlemanly adjective
- grace noun (POLITENESS)
- PC adjective
- polite adjective
- politely adverb
- politically correct adjective
- refined adjective (POLITE)
- respect noun (HONOUR)
- respectful adjective (HONOUR)
- respectfully adverb (POLITE)
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