courteous
gb/kˈɚtiəs/ us/kˈɚtiəs/
B2
Inglês
~ 6200
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
formal
B2
property
1
polite and considerate toward others
Polite and careful to be kind and fair to other people.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is courteous (to [someone])
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say "courteous with someone" instead of the more natural "courteous to someone". Another mistake is using it as a verb (e.g., *"He courteoused me"*); instead, use "be courteous" or "act in a courteous way". Also, many situations where learners write "courteous" would sound more natural with "polite" in everyday speech, since "courteous" can sound slightly more formal.
Sinónimos
polite (More common and neutral; does not especially suggest formality or extra thoughtfulness.)
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respectful (Focuses on showing respect or honor, not always on general good manners.)
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civil (Often means being just polite enough, sometimes in a cool or unfriendly way.)
Antónimos
rude (Directly opposite; describes behavior that is offensive or not polite.)
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impolite (More formal opposite; means not following the normal rules of politeness.)
Colocações
be courteous to
|courteous manner
|courteous reply
|courteous service
|courteous staff
|unfailingly courteous
Temas
social
|daily life
|behavior
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The staff at the hotel were always courteous, even when guests were demanding.
- It was very courteous of you to offer your seat to the elderly woman.
- Please be courteous to other drivers and use your turn signal.
- He received a courteous reply, although his request was ultimately refused.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The receptionist was very courteous and answered all my questions.
- You should be courteous to people who help you.
- She wrote a courteous email to thank her teacher.
- A courteous driver stops to let people cross the street.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
courteous
IPA
GB/kˈɚtiəs/
US/kˈɚtiəs/
Sílabas e acento
cour - teous (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (cour)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: courteous
Família de palavras
Core family
courtesy
noun B1
courteously
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
discourteous
adjective
discourtesy
noun
discourteously
adverb
Advanced or less common
courteousness
noun
Expressões
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