Synonyms for COURTESY
ˈkɜr tə si or, for 5 , ˈkɜrt sicour·tesy

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1. courtesyadjective

   Synonyms:
   free of charge

2. courtesyadjective

   Given or done as a polite gesture.

   We paid a courtesy visit to the new neighbors.

   Synonyms:
   free of charge

3. courtesyadjective

   Free of charge.

   The event planners offered courtesy tickets for the reporters.

   Synonyms:
   free of charge

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1. courtesynoun

   Address is that indefinable something which enables a man to gain his object without seeming exertion or contest, and generally with the favor and approval of those with whom he deals. It is a general power to direct to the matter in hand whatever qualities are most needed for it at the moment. It includes adroitness and discretion to know what to do or say and what to avoid; ingenuity to devise; readiness to speak or act; the dexterity that comes of practise; and tact, which is the power of fine touch as applied to human character and feeling. Courtesy and politeness are indispensable elements of good address. Compare SPEECH.

   Synonyms:
   address, address, adroitness, dexterity, discretion, ingenuity, manners, politeness, readiness, tact

   Antonyms:
   awkwardness, boorishness, clownishness, clumsiness, fatuity, folly, ill manners, ill-breeding, rudeness, stupidity, unmannerliness, unwisdom

   Preposition:
   Address in dealing with opponents; the address of an accomplished intriguer; an address to the audience.

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1. courtesy

   Synonyms:
   politeness, urbanity, civility, affability, graciousness

   Antonyms:
   churlishness, rudeness, arrogance, ungraciousness, incivility

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1. courtesynoun

   a courteous or respectful or considerate act

   Synonyms:
   good manners

   Antonyms:
   rudeness, discourtesy

2. courtesynoun

   a courteous or respectful or considerate remark

   Synonyms:
   good manners

   Antonyms:
   discourtesy, rudeness

3. courtesy, good mannersnoun

   a courteous manner

   Synonyms:
   courtesy, good manners

   Antonyms:
   rudeness, discourtesy

Matched Categories

1. • Politeness
   • Remark

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1. courtesynoun

   Synonyms:
   politeness, courteousness, civility, urbanity, complaisance, affability, good-breeding, elegance of manners

2. courtesyverb

   Synonyms:
   make a courtesy

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1. courtesynoun

   Synonyms:
   politeness, urbanity, civility, complaisance, favor, indulgence, curtsy

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1. List of paraphrases for "courtesy":

   vanity, comity, politeness, courteousness, civility, courteous, kindness, graciously, decency, graceful

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1. courtesy

   Synonyms:
   Professional courtesy, see there
   

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How to use COURTESY in a sentence?

1. Stacey Abrams:

   The stiffest of stiff arms came courtesy of Stacey Abrams, who refused to appear at Biden's voting rights speech in Atlanta last month. That's her big issue, by the way, and we never did find out what Abrams's scheduling conflict was, the truth is, Biden is human kryptonite for anyone hoping to win politically. Even the dullest of Democrat knives in the drawer know that Biden is clueless on stopping the biggest issue facing us now, which is inflation.

2. Johann von Goethe:

   There is a courtesy of the heart it is allied to love. From it springs the purest courtesy in the outward behavior.

3. Bryant McGill:

   No one is more insufferable than he who lacks basic courtesy.

4. Dr. William Claire Menninger:

   Six essential qualities that are the key to success Sincerity, personal integrity, humility, courtesy, wisdom, charity.

5. Brandt Jean:

   I felt the same way as Brandt. I wish I could've extended that same courtesy, that's what Christ would want us to do. ... If you will not forgive, neither will your Father forgive you. I don't want to see her rot in hell. I don't want to see her rot in prison. I hope this will help her to change and recognize the damage, the hurt that our family's going through. So I wish her well and I will pray for her family and pray for her as well.