Courtesy - English meaning

noun

The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.

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The age of chivalry

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Formal politeness and courtesy in behaviour or speech.

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I hope we can treat each other with civility and respect

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The quality of being polite

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I learned how much smoother the day goes when people act with civility (= behave in a polite way).

noun

Careful thought, typically over a period of time.

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Your case needs very careful investigation and consideration

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The act, state, or quality of caring about or respecting

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He showed very little consideration for anyone but himself., [ c ] financial considerations were a …

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In a contract, something with financial value that is given in exchange for something else, for example, a bank loan that is made in exchange for the borrower's promise to repay it

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From the wording of the agreement it was clear that the initial payment was part of the considerati…

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Polite behaviour

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The standard of service and the courteousness of the staff were very impressive.

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Polite submission and respect.

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He addressed her with the deference due to age

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Respect shown for another person esp. because of that person’s experience, knowledge, age, or power

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In deference to nature lovers, the town refused to grant a permit to builders who would have filled…

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Courageous behaviour, especially in battle.

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A medal awarded for outstanding gallantry during the raid

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Polite and kind behaviour towards women, especially when in public

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He had gained a popular reputation for his gallantry towards women., i'd like to think that gallant…

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Social superiority as demonstrated by polite and respectable manners, behaviour, or appearances.

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Her grandmother's pretensions to gentility

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Politeness and good manners

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His humility and graciousness have won our hearts., she impressed others as a person of extraordina…

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The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

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He thanked them for their kindness and support

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The quality of being generous, helpful, and caring about other people, or an act showing this quality

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[ u ] she found his dark features handsome, but was attracted mostly by his kindness., [ c ] she ha…

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Behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people.

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He always treated me with the utmost politeness

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Behaviour that is socially correct and shows understanding of and care for other people's feelings

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They asked how he was out of politeness, not because they really wanted to know., she smiled at the…

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A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

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The director had a lot of respect for douglas as an actor

verb

Admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

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She was respected by everyone she worked with

noun

Admiration for someone or something that you believe has good ideas or qualities

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I believe people had more respect for teachers back then., some drivers don’t have any respect for …

noun

An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.

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Maggie had a sudden thought

verb

Past and past participle of think.

verb

Have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something.

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She thought that nothing would be the same again

noun

The state of being absorbed in thought.

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His face became strange with thoughtfulness

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Care and consideration for other people; kindness

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She was surprised by the thoughtfulness of people who wanted to help her.