courteous

Definition

  • adjective: very polite in a way that shows respect
  • adjective: marked by polished manners, gallantry, or ceremonial usage of a 'court'
  • synonyms: accommodating, affable, agreeable

Examples

  • The clerks were helpful and 'courteous'.

  • He answered my questions 'courteously'.

  • I appreciated his 'courteousness'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I just got his email, he answered every question. So? What was he like? - He was fine. - Fine? Just fine? He was very polite, and courteous, very formal and clean. Clean? I mean, he was you know, smart. And intense, kind of intimidating. - I can understand the fascination. (..)
    2015 Fifty Shades of Grey