courtesy
[noun]
Synonyms:
- politeness, affability, civility, courteousness, gallantry, good manners, graciousness, urbanity
- favour, indulgence, kindness

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Antonyms: discourtesy
Contrasted words: boorishness, churlishness, impoliteness, incivility, rudeness, ungraciousness
Related Words: affability, cordiality, geniality, graciousness, comity, complaisance, chivalry, civility, courteousness, courtliness, attentiveness, considerateness, consideration, thoughtfulness

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

I. cour‧te‧sy¹ /ˈkɜːtəsi, ˈkɜːtɪsi $ ˈkɜːr-/ noun (plural courtesies)
[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French; Origin: corteisie, from corteis; ⇒ courteous]

1. [uncountable] polite behaviour and respect for other people Synonym : politeness Antonym : discourtesy:
It’s a matter of common courtesy to acknowledge letters.
have the courtesy to do something
He didn’t even have the courtesy to call and say he couldn’t come.

2. [countable] something you do or say to be polite:
The two men exchanged courtesies before getting down to business.

3. (by) courtesy of somebody by someone’s permission or kindness, rather than by paying them:
photographs supplied courtesy of Blenheim Palace

4. (by) courtesy of something if one thing happens courtesy of another, the second thing caused the first:
Healy received a deep cut on his left hand, courtesy of Nicole’s ice skate.

5. do somebody the courtesy of doing something to be polite enough to do something for someone:
At least do me the courtesy of telling the truth.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

II. courtesy² adjective [only before noun]

1. provided free to a customer by a company
courtesy bus/taxi/car/phone etc
The hotel runs a courtesy bus from the airport.
Most reviewers receive a courtesy copy of the book.

2. courtesy visit/call a visit etc done to be polite or show respect:
Our captain put in a courtesy visit during dinner.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

courtesy
noun
ADJ. great, unfailing, utmost | common It's common courtesy to warn your neighbours if your children are going to have a party.
exaggerated He apologized with exaggerated courtesy.
VERB + COURTESY do sb, have, show, treat sb with She might have done me the courtesy of replying to my letter. You could at least have had the courtesy to let me know.
PREP. with ~ He listened to all the complaints with great courtesy.
~ to her unfailing courtesy to everyone
PHRASES a matter of courtesy It's a matter of courtesy to write and thank people after a party.

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