Synonyms for courteousness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kur-tee-uhs

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɜr ti əs

Définition of courteousness

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).

noun courtesy

Example sentences :

Good manners consist, for the most part, in courteousness and kindness.
Extract from : « Character » by Samuel Smiles

The courteousness of the greeting did more than to put Joseph at his ease, as the saying is.
Extract from : « The Brook Kerith » by George Moore

Courteousness is peculiarly suited to their age and sex, and particularly expected of them.
Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox

Any man of courteousness alone must have loved her, but would not have dared to own his passion.
Extract from : « The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction, No. 486 » by Various

And now they treated him with that courteousness of manner which success in life always begets.
Extract from : « Phineas Finn » by Anthony Trollope

She stretched out her hand and it was taken with the greatest poise and courteousness.
Extract from : « The Camp Fire Girls on a Yacht » by Margaret Love Sanderson

It wont harm them to hint that in sympathy and courteousness they had better not present too sharp a contrast to "my doctor."
Extract from : « Ginger-Snaps » by Fanny Fern

So you carry out the different laws of courteousness, of helpfulness, and friendliness to others that come in the Guide Law.
Extract from : « Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts » by Girl Scouts

Personally he possesses charming, agreeable manners and Chesterfieldan courteousness, which vastly contributes to his popularity.
Extract from : « The Merry-Go-Round » by Carl Van Vechten

Nevertheless, I had risen to make this answer, the ill grace of which I strove to attenuate by the courteousness of my attitude.
Extract from : « Led Astray and The Sphinx » by Octave Feuillet

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