courtesy

Plural: courtesies

Noun

• a courteous or respectful or considerate act
• a courteous or respectful or considerate remark
• a courteous manner
• Polite behavior.
• A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice.
• Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.
• Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.
• A curtsey.
• The life interest that the surviving husband has in the real or heritable estate of his wife.

Verb

Verb Forms: courtesied, courtesying, courtesies

• To perform a curtsy, a respectful bow made by women.
• Alternative form of curtsey.

Adj

• Given or done as a polite gesture.
• Supplied free of charge.

Examples

• He was always known for his grace, kindness, and courtesy to people of every rank.
• I offered them a ride simply as a courtesy.
• Please extend them the courtesy of your presence.
• She would courtesy to the board, hoping for a generous draw of high-value letters.
• The event planners offered courtesy tickets for the reporters.
• They call this pond a lake by courtesy only.
• They received free advertising through the courtesy of the local newspaper.
• We paid a courtesy visit to the new neighbors.

Synonyms

good manners, complimentary, free of charge, gratis

Antonyms

discourtesy

Anagrams of courtesy