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COURTESY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for COURTESY?

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Courtesy as a Noun
Definitions of "Courtesy" as a noun
Synonyms of "Courtesy" as a noun (33 Words)
Usage Examples of "Courtesy" as a noun
Associations of "Courtesy" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Courtesy” are: good manners, politeness, courteousness, civility, respect, respectfulness, deference, chivalry, gallantry, good breeding, gentility, graciousness, kindness, consideration, thought, thoughtfulness, cordiality, geniality, affability, urbanity, polish, refinement, courtliness, decorousness, tact, discretion, diplomacy, free, free of charge, without payment, without charge, at no cost, for nothing

Courtesy as a Noun

Definitions of "Courtesy" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “courtesy” as a noun can have the following definitions:

The showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others.
A curtsy.
A courteous or respectful or considerate remark.
A courteous manner.
A courteous or respectful or considerate act.
(especially of transport) supplied free of charge to people who are already paying for another service.
A polite remark or considerate act.

Synonyms of "Courtesy" as a noun (33 Words)

affability	A disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to. An air of benign affability.
at no cost	100 at equal 1 kip in Laos.
chivalry	The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code. He still retained a sense of chivalry* towards women.*
civility	Formal politeness and courtesy in behaviour or speech. I hope we can treat each other with civility* and respect.*
consideration	A considerate and thoughtful act. You can buy the books for a small consideration.
cordiality	A cordial disposition.
courteousness	A courteous or respectful or considerate act.
courtliness	Elegance suggestive of a royal court.
decorousness	Propriety in manners and conduct.
deference	Courteous regard for people’s feelings. His deference* to her wishes was very flattering.*
diplomacy	The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations, typically by a country’s representatives abroad. With perfect diplomacy* he divided his attention between Meryl and Anthea.*
discretion	The trait of judging wisely and objectively. She knew she could rely on his discretion.
for nothing	A quantity of no importance.
free	People who are free. The home of the free* and the brave.*
free of charge	People who are free.
gallantry	Gallant actions or words. A medal awarded for outstanding gallantry* during the raid.*
geniality	A disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to. He was endowed with geniality* and good humour.*
gentility	Elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression. Her grandmother s pretensions to gentility.
good breeding	Benefit.
good manners	That which is pleasing or valuable or useful.
graciousness	Excellence of manners or social conduct.
kindness	Tendency to be kind and forgiving. He thanked them for their kindness* and support.*
polish	A preparation used in polishing. A tin of shoe polish.
politeness	The act of showing regard for others. He always treated me with the utmost politeness.
refinement	The result of improving something. He described a refinement* of this technique.*
respect	The state of being admired or respected. It differs in that respect.
respectfulness	Courteous regard for people’s feelings.
tact	Skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues. The inspector broke the news to me with tact* and consideration.*
thought	The organized beliefs of a period or group or individual. Sophie sat deep in thought.
thoughtfulness	A calm, lengthy, intent consideration. Her generosity and thoughtfulness* was unbounded.*
urbanity	Polished courtesy; elegance of manner. A picture of banal urbanity.
without charge	Attention and management implying responsibility for safety.
without payment	An act of requiting; returning in kind.

Usage Examples of "Courtesy" as a noun

Links to the manufacturers' websites are provided as a courtesy to the user.
A courtesy car.
A ritual exchange of courtesies with the lawyers.
He treated the players with courtesy and good humour.

Associations of "Courtesy" (30 Words)

affable	Friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to. An affable* and agreeable companion.*
amiable	Diffusing warmth and friendliness. An amiable* villain with a cocky sidelong grin.*
chivalrous	Relating to the historical concept of chivalry. The concept of chivalrous* combat.*
civility	Formal or perfunctory politeness. I hope we can treat each other with civility* and respect.*
courteous	Polite, respectful, or considerate in manner. She was courteous* and obliging to all.*
couth	(used facetiously) refinement. It is more couth* to hold your shrimp genteelly by the tail when eating.*
curtsy	Perform a curtsy. She bobbed a curtsy* to him.*
decent	Decently clothed. People need decent* homes.*
decorous	In keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained. Charlotte gave David a decorous* kiss.*
friendliness	A feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company. I was overwhelmed by the friendliness* of the people here.*
friendly	Characteristic of or befitting a friend. She gave me a friendly* smile.*
genteel	Characterized by exaggerated or affected politeness, refinement, or respectability. A genteel* old lady.*
gesture	Express something with a gesture or gestures. So much is conveyed by gesture.
greeting	A polite word or sign of welcome or recognition. Warm greetings to you all.
honest	Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent. An honest* working stiff.*
humble	Of low birth or station (`base’ is archaic in this sense. Of humble* or lowly birth.*
kind	Agreeable, conducive to comfort. All kinds of music.
kindness	The quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic. It would be a kindness* on your part to invite her.*
modest	Not large but sufficient in size or amount. Drink modest* amounts of alcohol.*
nice	(of a person) good-natured; kind. A job requiring nice* measurements with a micrometer.*
outspoken	Given to expressing yourself freely or insistently. He has been outspoken* in his criticism.*
polite	Showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc. They thought she was wrong but were too polite* to say so.*
politely	In a polite manner. He waited politely* for me to ask questions.*
respectfully	Used to express politeness to mitigate the effect of a refusal or disagreement. I must respectfully* disagree with your claim.*
straightforwardness	Without hypocrisy. What some people take for rudeness is really straightforwardness.
truthful	Telling or expressing the truth; honest. A truthful* person.*
unassuming	Not pretentious or arrogant; modest. Unassuming to a fault skeptical about the value of his work.
unbiased	Showing no prejudice for or against something; impartial. An unbiased* account of her family problems.*
unpretentious	Not attempting to impress others with an appearance of greater importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed. An unpretentious* country church.*
veracious	Precisely accurate. A veracious* witness.*