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Synonyms & Antonyms of courtesy
1
an act of kind assistance
- did me the courtesy of loaning me his jacket
Synonyms for courtesy
- benevolence,
- boon,
- favor,
- grace,
- indulgence,
- kindness,
- mercy,
- service,
- turn
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2
an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners
- the greeting "How are you?" is often intended as no more than a courtesy
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3
speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding
- a woman who responds to every situation with courtesy and kindness
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The first known use of courtesy was in the 13th century
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