Definitions for courtesy

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courtesy cour·te·sy

Spelling: [kur-tuh-see or for 5, kurt-see]

IPA: /ˈkɜr tə si or for 5, ˈkɜrt si/

Courtesy is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 371 anagrams from letters in courtesy (ceorstuy).

Definitions for courtesy

noun

1. excellence of manners or social conduct; polite behavior.
2. a courteous, respectful, or considerate act or expression.
3. indulgence, consent, or acquiescence:
4. favor, help, or generosity:
5. a curtsy.

adjective

1. done or performed as a matter of courtesy or protocol:
2. offered or provided free by courtesy of the management:

Origin of courtesy

1175-1225; Middle English curteisie Anglo-French, Old French; see courteous, -y³

Examples for courtesy

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He received us with courtesy and invited us to enter and see the fort.

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