Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: courtesies
IPA transcription: [k'ɝtəsiz]
Usage examples
  • He has left three cards upon me, each duly returned; but I am resolved that our inter-change of courtesies shall proceed no farther.
  • It may seem small-minded and narrow to stigmatize such conduct as this. Some may say that for the ordinary courtesies of society no pledges of friendship are required, no real gratitude incurred.
  • And what was her present behaviour more than that of a fine lady who considered form and show as essential ingredients of human happiness, and imagined all friendship to consist in ceremony, courtesies, messages, and visits?