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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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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

There were 87,192 in attendance as they defeated Germany 2-1 in the final in extra time courtesy of Chloe Kelly's toe-poke.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

They lack a shown courtesy toward people or things that deserve a measure of homage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

However, I left the big hip-hop tracks for the other DJs to play, which is a common DJ courtesy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

A battle followed, fought in true Gilded Age fashion with oblique snubs and poisonous courtesy.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II

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