Courteous

Definition

Polite, respectful, and well-mannered in behavior and actions.

Pronunciation

Part of speech

adjective

Synonyms

Polite, well-mannered, respectful, gentlemanly, chivalrous

Antonyms

Impolite, disrespectful, rude, discourteous, unmannerly

Example sentences:

• The courteous waiter was always there to attend to the customers’ needs.
• The courteous gentleman held the door open for the woman with her arms full.
• The courteous driver yielded to the emergency vehicle with its sirens on.