courteous

Meaning

Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.

Opposite of

discourteous, uncourteous, debonair, polite, suave

Synonyms

polite

civil

well-mannered

respectful

mannerly

well-behaved

kind

suave

urbane

gracious

attentive

courtly

gallant

genteel

gentle

gentlemanly

complaisant

hospitable

nice

affable

cordial

humble

kindly

mild

cultured

obliging

debonair

calm

amiable

complimentary

composed

friendly

well-bred

well mannered

considerate

supplicating

thorough

thoroughbred

thoughtful

willing

acting politely

accessible

showing good manners

agreeable

appropriate

benevolent

benign

bland

care

careful

Translations

cortese

poli

höflich

courtois

cortês

cortés

beleefd

hoffelijk

welgemanierd

educato

wellevend

garbato

ευγενικός

gentil

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkɝti.əs/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: curteis

In summary

From Middle English curteis, from Old French curteis (French courtois), from cort (“court”).