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Synonyms for courteousness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kur-tee-uhs
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɜr ti əs



Définition of courteousness

Origin :
  • mid-14c., earlier curteis (c.1300), from Old French curteis (Modern French courtois) "having courtly bearing or manners," from curt "court" (see court (n.)) + -eis, from Latin -ensis.
  • Rare before c.1500. In feudal society, also denoting a man of good education (hence the name Curtis). Medieval courts were associated with good behavior and also beauty; e.g. German hübsch "beautiful," from Middle High German hübesch "beautiful," originally "courteous, well-bred," from Old Franconian hofesch, from hof "court." Related: Courteously (mid-14c., kurteis-liche).
  • noun courtesy
Example sentences :
  • Good manners consist, for the most part, in courteousness and kindness.
  • Extract from : « Character » by Samuel Smiles
  • The courteousness of the greeting did more than to put Joseph at his ease, as the saying is.
  • Extract from : « The Brook Kerith » by George Moore
  • Courteousness is peculiarly suited to their age and sex, and particularly expected of them.
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • Any man of courteousness alone must have loved her, but would not have dared to own his passion.
  • Extract from : « The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction, No. 486 » by Various
  • And now they treated him with that courteousness of manner which success in life always begets.
  • Extract from : « Phineas Finn » by Anthony Trollope
  • She stretched out her hand and it was taken with the greatest poise and courteousness.
  • Extract from : « The Camp Fire Girls on a Yacht » by Margaret Love Sanderson
  • It wont harm them to hint that in sympathy and courteousness they had better not present too sharp a contrast to "my doctor."
  • Extract from : « Ginger-Snaps » by Fanny Fern
  • So you carry out the different laws of courteousness, of helpfulness, and friendliness to others that come in the Guide Law.
  • Extract from : « Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts » by Girl Scouts
  • Personally he possesses charming, agreeable manners and Chesterfieldan courteousness, which vastly contributes to his popularity.
  • Extract from : « The Merry-Go-Round » by Carl Van Vechten
  • Nevertheless, I had risen to make this answer, the ill grace of which I strove to attenuate by the courteousness of my attitude.
  • Extract from : « Led Astray and The Sphinx » by Octave Feuillet

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