Associations to the word «Courtesy»

Wiktionary

COURTESY, noun. (uncountable) Polite behavior.
COURTESY, noun. (countable) A polite gesture or remark.
COURTESY, noun. (uncountable) Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.
COURTESY, noun. (uncountable) Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.
COURTESY, noun. A curtsey.
COURTESY, verb. Alternative form of curtsey
COURTESY, adjective. Given or done as a polite gesture.
COURTESY, adjective. Free of charge.
COURTESY CALL, noun. A usually symbolic formal meeting in which a diplomat or representative of a state pays a visit out of courtesy to a head of state or state office holder.
COURTESY CARD, noun. A loyalty card.
COURTESY COPY, noun. (originally) carbon copy
COURTESY COPY, noun. (Internet) A copy of an email sent to a person other than the main recipient
COURTESY NAME, noun. From Chinese culture, a given name to be used later in life in place of one's given name, as a symbol of adulthood and respect.
COURTESY NAMES, noun. Plural of courtesy name
COURTESY OF, preposition. Thanks to.
COURTESY OF, preposition. As given or allowed by

Dictionary definition

COURTESY, noun. A courteous or respectful or considerate act.
COURTESY, noun. A courteous or respectful or considerate remark.
COURTESY, noun. A courteous manner.

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley