English > good manners: 1 sense > noun 1, attribute| Meaning | 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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