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Synonyms for courteously

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Word Origin & History

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).

Example Sentences for courteously

The woman would have led again, but young Hallam cut in, none too courteously.

They were to greet her courteously, and inquire who she was.

He approached them, and courteously inquired the way to the nearest town.

"I have no more this morning," responded Mrs. Brady courteously.

Can he courteously talk to an equal, and browbeat an impudent dunce?

"And you will still be more often there in my time, I hope," Henry Dunbar answered, courteously.

"I never suggested that for a moment," said Philip courteously.

I doffed my hat in a grave salutation, which was courteously returned.

I lowered my glance abashed, and answered her as courteously as I could.

Yet they courteously saluted the cook-demon, and asked for an interview with the chief.

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Synonyms for courteously

kindly

politely

respectfully

socially

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