CEFR B1

courteous

adjective

Meaning

Showing politeness, respect, and good manners in one's attitude and behavior.

Examples

He was always courteous to his elders, listening attentively when they spoke.
The flight attendant was courteous and helpful throughout the journey.

Synonyms: polite, respectful, civil, affable

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courteous (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkɜːr.ti.əs/

Definition

Showing politeness, respect, and good manners in one's attitude and behavior.

Examples

He was always courteous to his elders, listening attentively when they spoke.
The flight attendant was courteous and helpful throughout the journey.
Despite the long wait, the customer service representative remained courteous.

How to Use courteous

courteous to (prepositional phrase): Polite and respectful towards a particular person or group. — "He is always courteous to his colleagues."

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