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synonyms for courteous
- affable
- attentive
- civil
- civilized
- considerate
- courtly
- gracious
- polite
- respectful
- soft-spoken
- thoughtful
- well-behaved
- well-mannered
- well-spoken
- ceremonious
- complaisant
- cultivated
- debonair
- elegant
- gallant
- genteel
- polished
- refined
- suave
- urbane
- well-bred
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How to use courteous in a sentence
A set of ethics — be courteous to other chasers — is also widely embraced within the community.
It’s courteous to go fast enough so the next session can head out as soon as possible, but still take it a little easy so your car can cool off.
How to read race car flags like a pro | Peter Nelson/Car Bibles | September 13, 2021 | Popular-ScienceNot only is this simply a good business practice, but it’s also just inclusive and courteous.
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The Captain decreed that correct courteous behavior for Downhill Skier, during the two seconds required to avert collision, is to shout “TRACK!”
He’s handsome, courteous, clever, witty, great at doing impressions of people and has fabulous taste in art, food, and wine.
Highsmith at 100: Literary legacy marred by racism | Kathi Wolfe | February 10, 2021 | Washington BladeHe was courteous, explained the legitimate reason we were briefly pulled over, and then let us continue on our way.
Greetings were courteous and warm, requests were focused, translations were careful.
Deen is not only punctual, but also professionally courteous to his former co-stars.
My Bizarre Night With James Deen, Libertarian Porn Star | Emily Shire | November 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“He was gentle and courteous even though his love of the U.S. had faded over time,” said Bogucki.
A Navy Lawyer Cries Foul on Gitmo’s Kafkaesque Legal System | Eleanor Clift | September 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn the subway train in Japan, when people are not necessarily in a good mood, they will nevertheless be courteous.
Vilified Bitcoin Tycoon After Losing $500 Million: My Life Is at Risk | Nathalie-Kyoko Stucky | September 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMr. Pontellier had been a rather courteous husband so long as he met a certain tacit submissiveness in his wife.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinIt was from the biggest face that the voice had come, and Dorothy responded with a courteous "Good-morning!"
Dorothy at Skyrie | Evelyn RaymondEasily accessible to all, courteous and reasonable ever, he was in many respects a model railway manager.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowI was enraptured—the communication was made in the most courteous manner to the marquis.
Singularly courteous and obliging on all occasions, I, personally, have been much indebted to him for help and advice.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph Tatlow
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