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- Dictionarycour·te·sy/ˈkərdəsē/
noun
- 1. the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others: "he had been treated with a degree of courtesy not far short of deference" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of COURTESY is behavior marked by polished manners or respect for others : courteous behavior. How to use courtesy in a sentence.
COURTESY definition: 1. polite behaviour, or a polite action or remark: 2. by permission of: 3. because of: . Learn more.
A courtesy is a polite remark or respectful act. Complain about a bad meal, and you might get kicked out. But the common courtesy is usually an apology from the manager and, if you're lucky, a free dinner.
5 meanings: 1. politeness; good manners 2. a courteous gesture or remark 3. favour or consent (esp in the phrase by courtesy.... Click for more definitions.
with the official permission of somebody/something and as a favour. The pictures have been reproduced by courtesy of the British Museum. given as a prize or provided free by a person or an organization. Win a weekend in Rome, courtesy of Fiat.
courtesy. (ˈkɜːtɪsɪ) n, pl -sies. 1. politeness; good manners. 2. a courteous gesture or remark. 3. favour or consent (esp in the phrase by courtesy of) 4. common consent as opposed to right (esp in the phrase by courtesy). See also courtesy title. 5. an archaic spelling of curtsy.
courtesy. noun. /ˈkərt̮əsi/ (pl. courtesies) [uncountable] polite behavior that shows respect for other people synonym politeness I was treated with the utmost courtesy by the staff. We asked them, as a matter of courtesy, if we could photograph their house.
courtesy in American English. (ˈkɜːrtəsi, or, for 5 ˈkɜːrtsi) (noun plural -sies) noun. 1. excellence of manners or social conduct; polite behavior. 2. a courteous, respectful, or considerate act or expression. 3. indulgence, consent, or acquiescence.
What does the noun courtesy mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun courtesy, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. courtesy has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. law (Middle English) economics and commerce (1930s) See meaning & use.
Courtesy definition: excellence of manners or social conduct; polite behavior. See examples of COURTESY used in a sentence.
