Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Courtesy.
How to pronounce courtesy:
US
Courtesy - as a noun
A courteous or respectful or considerate act
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
civility16politeness12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A courteous or respectful or considerate remark
A courteous manner
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
good mannersHypernyms (Closely Related)
manner8personal mannerHyponyms (Broadly Related)
niceness10politeness12urbanity13graciousness15
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chivalry19gallantry13politesse11deference15respect11respectfulness21civility16tactfulness16gentlemanliness18
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
discourtesy17Courtesy - as an adjective
Given or done as a polite gesture.
Example: "We paid a courtesy visit to the new neighbors."
Supplied free of charge.
Example: "The event planners offered courtesy tickets for the reporters."
Courtesy - as a verb
To make a curtsey.
Example: "The hotel's staff variously curtsied, nodded, and bowed to the owner as she passed."
Example Sentences
"It is common courtesy to say please and thank you."
"She extended the courtesy of offering me a ride home."
"The hotel staff provided excellent courtesy and assistance."
"He opened the door for her out of courtesy."
"As a courtesy, please silence your cell phones during the performance."
Word Game Points
Is COURTESY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, courtesy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COURTESY has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is COURTESY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, courtesy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOURTESY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is COURTESY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, courtesy is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOURTESY has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
