Courteous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners; "if a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world"-Francis Bacon.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Antonyms
Meaning 2
Exhibiting courtesy and politeness; "a nice gesture".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The hotel staff were courteous and helpful during our stay, making sure we had everything we needed.
- She was a courteous listener, always allowing others to finish speaking before responding.
- The courteous gesture of holding the door open for someone is often overlooked in today's society.
- He was known for being a courteous driver, always yielding to pedestrians and other vehicles.
- The flight attendant's courteous demeanor put even the most anxious passengers at ease.