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- [kur-tee-uh s]
- /ˈkɜr ti əs/
- /ˈkɜː.ti.əs/
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- [kur-tee-uh s]
- /ˈkɜr ti əs/
Definitions of courteously word
- adjective courteously having or showing good manners; polite. 1
- noun courteously In a courteous manner; with obliging civility or condescension; politely. 1
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Origin of courteously
First appearance:
before 1225 One of the 9% oldest English words
1225-75; court + -eous; replacing Middle English co(u)rteis < Anglo-French; see court, -ese
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Parts of speech for Courteously
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courteously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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adv courteously
- politely — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- obligingly — willing or eager to do favors, offer one's services, etc.; accommodating: The clerk was most obliging.
- affably — pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite: an affable and courteous gentleman.
adverb courteously
- considerately — showing kindly awareness or regard for another's feelings, circumstances, etc.: a very considerate critic.
- chivalrously — having the qualities of chivalry, as courage, courtesy, and loyalty.
- civilly — with civility; politely
- gallantly — brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: a gallant knight; a gallant rescue attempt.
Antonyms for courteously
adverb courteously
- rudely — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
noun courteously
- discourteously — In a discourteous manner.
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