English dictionary

courtesy

/'k/[@]/rt/I/s/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
a courteous or respectful or considerate remark

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
a courteous manner

noun.attribute

Synonyms good manners

Antonyms discourtesy rudeness

Source: WordNet 3.0
Politeness; civility; urbanity; courtliness.

noun

Source: webster1913
An act of civility, respect, or reverence, made by women, consisting of a slight depression or dropping of the body, with bending of the knees.

noun

Source: webster1913

To make a respectful salutation or movement of respect; esp. (with reference to women), to bow the body slightly, with bending of the knes.

verb

Source: webster1913
To treat with civility.

verb

Source: webster1913