courteous
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Etymology [edit]
From Middle English courteous (“courtly”), from Old French cort (“court”), from Latin, displaced native Old English hende (“courteous, gracious, friendly”).
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Adjective [edit]
courteous (comparative more courteous, superlative most courteous)
- Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.
- a courteous gentleman
- a courteous gesture
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- See also Wikisaurus:polite
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Translations [edit]
showing regard for others
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