courteousness

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synonyms for courteousness

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to courteousness, such as: civility, genteelness, gentility, good manners, graciousness, and mannerliness.

How to use courteousness in a sentence

  • courteousness is peculiarly suited to their age and sex, and particularly expected of them.

  • And now they treated him with that courteousness of manner which success in life always begets.

    Phineas Finn | Anthony Trollope
  • He had no liking for general society, though his natural courteousness made him shrink from seeming ungracious.

    Life of John Coleridge Patteson | Charlotte M. Yonge
  • "My blessing upon you, O Ròn," he said, with the good kind courteousness that was his.

  • Personally he possesses charming, agreeable manners and Chesterfieldan courteousness, which vastly contributes to his popularity.

    The Merry-Go-Round | Carl Van Vechten

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