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- Dictionarycourtesy/ˈkəːtɪsi/
noun
- 1. the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others: "he treated the players with courtesy and good humour" Similar Opposite
- 2. a curtsy. archaic
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noun [ C or U ] uk / ˈkɜːtəsi / us. Add to word list. polite behaviour, or a polite action or remark: He was treated with courtesy and hospitality.
The meaning of COURTESY is behavior marked by polished manners or respect for others : courteous behavior. How to use courtesy in a sentence.
Courtesy definition: excellence of manners or social conduct; polite behavior. See examples of COURTESY used in a sentence.
5 meanings: 1. politeness; good manners 2. a courteous gesture or remark 3. favour or consent (esp in the phrase by courtesy.... Click for more definitions.
A courtesy is a polite remark or respectful act. Complain about a bad meal, and you might get kicked out. But the common courtesy is usually an apology from the manager and, if you're lucky, a free dinner.
1. a. Polite behavior. b. A polite gesture or remark. 2. a. Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence: They call this pond a lake by courtesy only. b. Willingness or generosity in providing something needed: free advertising through the courtesy of the local newspaper. adj. 1.
given as a prize or provided free by a person or an organization. Win a weekend in Rome, courtesy of Fiat. as the result of a particular thing or situation. Viewers can see the stadium from the air, courtesy of a camera fastened to the plane. do somebody the courtesy of doing something. to be polite by doing the thing that is mentioned.
