Associations to the word «Courteous»
Noun
Adjective
- Hospitable
- Respectful
- Polite
- Dignified
- Valiant
- Attentive
- Gracious
- Amiable
- Kindly
- Bland
- Gentle
- Obedient
- Generous
- Genial
- Trustworthy
- Bowing
- Graceful
- Gallant
- Cordial
- Helpful
- Witty
- Haughty
- Cheerful
- Goodly
- Agreeable
- Humble
- Manly
- Refined
- Handsome
- Affectionate
- Stately
- Humane
- Aloof
- Pleasant
- Prudent
- Charming
- Modest
- Watchful
- Frank
- Sincere
- Bowed
- Rude
- Discreet
- Compassionate
- Benign
- Courageous
- Flattering
- Honourable
- Barbarous
- Bow
- Pitiful
Wiktionary
COURTEOUS, adjective. Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.
Dictionary definition
COURTEOUS, adjective. Exhibiting courtesy and politeness; "a nice gesture".
COURTEOUS, adjective. Characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners; "if a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world"-Francis Bacon.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.