English > good manners: 1 sense > noun 1, attributeMeaning | A courteous manner. |
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Synonym | courtesy |
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Attributes | courteous | Characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners |
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discourteous | showing no courtesy |
Narrower | chivalry, gallantry, politesse | courtesy towards women |
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civility | formal or perfunctory politeness |
deference, respect, respectfulness | courteous regard for people's feelings |
graciousness | excellence of manners or social conduct |
politeness, niceness | A courteous manner that respects accepted social usage |
urbanity | polished courtesy |
Broader | manner, personal manner | A way of acting or behaving |
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Opposite | discourtesy, rudeness | A manner that is rude and insulting |
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Spanish | corrección, cortesía |
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Catalan | correcció, cortesia |
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