Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
courteous
IPA transcription: [k'ɝtiəs]
adverb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
courteous, gracious, nice
Meaning:
exhibiting courtesy and politeness; "a nice gesture"
Usage examples
His courteous manner and words forbade that.
He was courteous, adamant, waiting her explanation.
The monk, with an extremely courteous, profound bow, announced:
He was as courteous, as persuasive, as blandly dignified as ever.
The Master said, What is it to sway a kingdom by courteous yielding?
His words were courteous as Doc motioned toward the tray of breakfast.
He was a passing fair knight, open and brave, courteous to his friends, and stern to his foes.
"Thanking you for the fair, manly, and courteous terms proposed, and for the high compliment paid me,
"I think you always remember the command to be courteous, papa," she said, looking affectionately into his face.
Unto their cries my Teacher paused attentive; He turned his face towards me, and "Now wait," He said; "to these we should be courteous.