Courteous

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈkɜːtiÉ™s/

Origin

From Old French curteis (French courtois), from cort ("court"), displaced native Old English hende ("courteous, gracious, friendly").

Full definition of courteous

Adjective

1. Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.a courteous gentlemana courteous gesture

Synonyms

Antonyms

• discourteous

Derived terms

• courteously

Anagrams

• outsource