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courtesy

[kur-tuh-see, kurt-see] / ˈkɜr tə si, ˈkɜrt si /
NOUN
good manners
Synonyms
STRONGEST
civility deference generosity kindness reverence sympathy
STRONG
address affability amenities amiability attentiveness ceremony chivalry comity complaisance consideration cordiality courtliness cultivation culture elegance familiarity favor friendliness gallantry geniality gentleness graciousness indulgence polish politeness refinement respect solicitude suavity tact thoughtfulness urbanity
WEAK
courteousness gallantness good behavior good breeding
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disdain disregard meanness
STRONG
aloofness coldness coolness crudeness disrespect fear ignorance neglect roughness rudeness thoughtlessness unfriendliness
WEAK
bad manners discourtesy disfavor impoliteness pompousness unmannerliness
NOUN
favor, indulgence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compassion generosity kindness
STRONG
accommodation benevolence bounty charity chivalry consent consideration dispensation liberality service unselfishness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cruelty harshness meanness
STRONG
denial malevolence selfishness unkindness
WEAK
bad manners discourtesy disfavor disregard impoliteness pompousness rudeness unmannerliness

Example Sentences

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Influencer Emma Chamberlian wore a multi-colored gown, courtesy of Mugler by Miguel Castro Freitas, that resembles a painting.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

The executive order attempts to beef up some actions already scheduled to take place — namely, the Saver’s Match coming in 2027 courtesy of the Secure 2.0 Act legislation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Flavortown also comes to Stagecoach with cooking demos throughout the weekend courtesy of Guy Fieri and friends.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

On that occasion they beat rivals Manchester United 1-0 at Etihad Stadium courtesy of Vincent Kompany's winner en route to securing their first Premier League title on goal difference.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

As if to mark his disregard of all such courtesy, Gollum was scrabbling in the mould at the foot of a tree.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

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