COURTEOUS Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word courteous. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for COURTEOUS
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| gracious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit adjective satellite • characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects • exhibiting courtesy and politeness • disposed to bestow favors | ||||||||
| chivalrous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • being attentive to women like an ideal knight | ||||||||
| civil | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others • of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state • of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals • (of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life adjective satellite • applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military • of or in a condition of social order | ||||||||
| considerate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • showing concern for the rights and feelings of others | ||||||||
| gallant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance • a man who attends or escorts a woman adjective satellite • unflinching in battle or action • lively and spirited • having or displaying great dignity or nobility • being attentive to women like an ideal knight | ||||||||
| mannerly | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • socially correct in behavior | ||||||||
| polite | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc. • not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others adjective satellite • marked by refinement in taste and manners | ||||||||
| respectful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • full of or exhibiting respect adjective satellite • feeling or manifesting veneration | ||||||||
| well-mannered | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • of good upbringing • socially correct in behavior | ||||||||
| nice | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance noun • a city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean; the leading resort on the French Riviera adjective satellite • socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous • done with delicacy and skill • excessively fastidious and easily disgusted • exhibiting courtesy and politeness | ||||||||
