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The courteous student held the door open.
What does Courteous mean?
Polite and respectful.
Dictionary definition
Polite and respectful toward other people.
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A courteous reply can calm a disagreement.
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Courteous behavior shows respect through polite words and actions.
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What does courteous mean?
Courteous means polite and respectful toward other people.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to courteous?
Polite is close in meaning to courteous in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a good contrast to courteous?
Rude gives a useful opposite or contrast to courteous.
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Courteous
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kur · tee · us · strongest beat: kur
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WordCourteous.
Partadjective.
MeaningCourteous means Polite and respectful.
ExampleExample: The courteous student held the door open.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- kur · tee · us
- Strongest beat
- kur
- Ending
- us
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kur.
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Synonyms
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politeA similar word or phrase for courteous in this meaning.
respectfulA similar word or phrase for courteous in this meaning.
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rudeA useful contrast to courteous in this meaning.
disrespectfulA useful contrast to courteous in this meaning.
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