Definition of COURTEOUS

courteous

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • exhibiting courtesy and politeness

Adjective

  • characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners; -Francis Bacon
    • "if a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world"

Adj

  • Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English curteis, from Old French curteis (French courtois), from cort (“court”).

Scrabble Score: 11

courteous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
courteous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
courteous is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

courteous is a valid Words With Friends word