HOW TO PRONOUNCE
courtesy
/ˈkɝɾəsi/
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What does courtesy mean?
noun
- Polite behavior.
- A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice.
- Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.
More meanings (6)
noun
- Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.
- The life interest that the surviving husband has in the real or heritable estate of his wife.
- (dated) A curtsey.
verb
- Alternative form of curtsey.
adjective
- Given or done as a polite gesture.
- Supplied free of charge.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈkɝɾəsi/
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See this word in context.
Landry had an affection for the house on Jane Street, where he had first learned what cleanliness and order and courtesy were.
We spoke in low whispers, but, as that is only what courtesy demands in a public sleeping place, we roused no suspicion.
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Stepping out into the hall, he saw standing there a good-looking woman, in a white apron, who made a very pretty courtesy.
Nor should there be omitted a tribute to the increasing courtesy shown in late years by leading supporters of the older view.
They then insisted upon Mr. Johnson taking some of their refreshments, which of course he did, out of courtesy to the ladies.