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Definition of
Courteous
Courteous
cour·te·ous
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Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
polite and well-mannered, showing respect, care, and regard for others;
e.g. She tried to be as courteous as possible so that they would grant her request.
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Civil
Genteel
Gracious
High-toned
Hypercivilized
Ladylike
Mannerly
Overcivilized
Oversophisticated
Polite
Professional
Ruly
Sycophantic
Uncandid
Unforthcoming
Well-bred
Opposite Words
Abhorrent
Abrupt
Abusive
Arch
Archer
Arrogant
Audacious
Bad
Balky
Bluff
Blunt
Bold
Bold-faced
Boorish
Brash
Brassbound
Brassy
Brazen
Brazen-faced
Brusque
Caddish
Candid
Casual
Cheeky
Churlish
Classless
Clownish
Cocksure
Cocky
Conceited
Contemptuous
Contrary
Contumacious
Contumelious
Crusty
Curt
Defiant
Direct
Discourteous
Disdainful
Disobedient
Downright
Errant
Forthcoming
Forthright
Foulmouthed
Foursquare
Fractious
Frank
Free-spoken
Fresh
Froward
Honest
Ill-bred
Ill-mannered
Impertinent
Impolite
Improper
Impudent
Inappropriate
Incompliant
Inconsiderate
Incorrect
Indecent
Indecorous
Informal
Insolent
Insubordinate
Intractable
Invective
Lippy
Loutish
Mannered
Mischievous
Monkeyish
Naughty
Nervy
Noncooperative
Obstreperous
Open
Openhearted
Opprobrious
Out-front
Outspoken
Plain
Plainspoken
Point-blank
Potty-mouthed
Presumptuous
Pretentious
Rebel
Rebellious
Recalcitrant
Recusant
Refractory
Restive
Rude
Sassy
Saucy
Scornful
Scurrilous
Shameless
Short
Snippy
Straight
Straightforward
Thankless
Thoughtless
Truculent
Uncalled-for
Unceremonious
Uncivil
Uncooperative
Uncouth
Undesigning
Undisciplined
Ungenteel
Ungovernable
Ungracious
Ungrateful
Unguarded
Unmannered
Unmannerly
Unreserved
Unruly
Unseemly
Unsubtle
Untoward
Up-front
Vituperative
Vulgar
Wayward
Willful
Worse
Wrongheaded
Related Words
Acceptable
Accomplished
Affable
Agreeable
Amiable
Appropriate
Attentive
Becoming
Ceremonial
Ceremonious
Chivalrous
Civilized
Considerate
Cordial
Correct
Courtly
Couth
Cultivated
Cultured
Decent
Decorous
Deferential
Demure
Diplomatic
Dutiful
Elegant
Felicitous
Fit
Fitting
Friendly
Gallant
Genteel
Good
Graceful
Gracious
Hospitable
Humble
Kind
Ladylike
Meek
Meet
Mellow
Modest
Nice
Pleasant
Polished
Politic
Proper
Punctilious
Refined
Respectable
Respectful
Right
Seemly
Smooth
Sociable
Solicitous
Starchy
Stiff
Stiff-necked
Stilted
Suave
Submissive
Suitable
Sweet
Tactful
Tempered
Thoughtful
Unassertive
Unctuous
Urbane
Yielding
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