Synonyms for courteously
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : kur-tee-uhs |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɜr ti əs |
Définition of courteously
Origin :- mid-14c., earlier curteis (c.1300), from Old French curteis (Modern French courtois) "having courtly bearing or manners," from curt "court" (see court (n.)) + -eis, from Latin -ensis.
- Rare before c.1500. In feudal society, also denoting a man of good education (hence the name Curtis). Medieval courts were associated with good behavior and also beauty; e.g. German hübsch "beautiful," from Middle High German hübesch "beautiful," originally "courteous, well-bred," from Old Franconian hofesch, from hof "court." Related: Courteously (mid-14c., kurteis-liche).
- adv civilly
- They were to greet her courteously, and inquire who she was.
- Extract from : « Welsh Fairy Tales » by William Elliott Griffis
- The woman would have led again, but young Hallam cut in, none too courteously.
- Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
- He approached them, and courteously inquired the way to the nearest town.
- Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock
- "I have no more this morning," responded Mrs. Brady courteously.
- Extract from : « The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys » by Gulielma Zollinger
- Can he courteously talk to an equal, and browbeat an impudent dunce?
- Extract from : « Farm Ballads » by Will Carleton
- "And you will still be more often there in my time, I hope," Henry Dunbar answered, courteously.
- Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon
- "I never suggested that for a moment," said Philip courteously.
- Extract from : « Where Angels Fear to Tread » by E. M. Forster
- I doffed my hat in a grave salutation, which was courteously returned.
- Extract from : « The Suitors of Yvonne » by Raphael Sabatini
- I lowered my glance abashed, and answered her as courteously as I could.
- Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini
- Yet they courteously saluted the cook-demon, and asked for an interview with the chief.
- Extract from : « Japanese Fairy World » by William Elliot Griffis
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