Cool MateMeaning of Courtesy
polite behaviour that shows respect for other people
In simple words: Kindness or polite behavior towards others.
Courtesy in a sentence
- He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for everyone.
- Courtesy dictates that you should thank your host before leaving.
- As a courtesy, the company informed customers about the delay in advance.
- The invitation was sent as a courtesy to all members of the club.
- He contacted me out of courtesy, even though no response was expected.
How to use Courtesy
Use 'courtesy' in both formal and informal settings to describe polite actions. It's not typically used in casual conversations and sounds more polished in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'court' as in royalty, where people show courtesy.
Related words
Collocations with Courtesy
Synonyms for Courtesy
- politeness
Opposites of Courtesy
- discourtesy
- rudeness
Common mistakes with Courtesy
- Confused with 'courteous', which is an adjective.
- Incorrectly using 'courtesy' as a verb.
- Using 'courtesy' too frequently; it can sound over the top in casual conversations.
Courtesy appears in
Courtesy in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مجاملة, لطف
لطف أو سلوك مهذب تجاه الآخرين.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Courtesy
অন্যদের প্রতি দয়া বা ভদ্র আচরণ।
- GermanDeutsch
Höflichkeit
Freundlichkeit oder höfliches Verhalten gegenüber anderen.
- SpanishEspañol
Cortesía
Amabilidad o comportamiento educado hacia los demás.
- Persianفارسی
ادب، احترام
مهربانی یا رفتار مؤدبانه نسبت به دیگران.
- FrenchFrançais
Courtoisie, Complaisance
Gentillesse ou comportement poli envers les autres.
- Hindiहिन्दी
शिष्टाचार
दूसरों के प्रति दयालुता या विनम्र व्यवहार।
- ItalianItaliano
Cortesia
Gentilezza o comportamento educato verso gli altri.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Cortesia
Amabilidade ou comportamento educado para com os outros.
- RussianРусский
Вежливость, любезность
Доброта или вежливое поведение по отношению к другим.
- Urduاردو
آداب، مہربانی
دوسروں کے ساتھ مہربانی یا شائستہ رویہ۔
- Chinese中文
礼貌, 好意
对他人表示的善意或礼貌的行为。
More words like Courtesy
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Courtesy
What does Courtesy mean?
Kindness or polite behavior towards others.
What is the definition of Courtesy?
polite behaviour that shows respect for other people
How do you use Courtesy in a sentence?
He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for everyone.
Can you give another example of Courtesy?
Courtesy dictates that you should thank your host before leaving.
What are synonyms for Courtesy?
Common alternatives include politeness.
What is the opposite of Courtesy?
Opposite meanings include discourtesy, rudeness.
What words go with Courtesy?
It commonly pairs with great, unfailing, utmost, do somebody, have, show, with courtesy, courtesy to, a matter of courtesy.
What are common mistakes when using Courtesy?
Confused with 'courteous', which is an adjective. Incorrectly using 'courtesy' as a verb. Using 'courtesy' too frequently; it can sound over the top in casual conversations.
How do you pronounce Courtesy?
US: /["/ˈkɜːrtəsi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɜːtəsi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Courtesy?
Use 'courtesy' in both formal and informal settings to describe polite actions. It's not typically used in casual conversations and sounds more polished in formal writing.
What CEFR level is Courtesy?
"Courtesy" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.