courtesy

Meanings

Plural: courtesies

Noun

• a courteous or respectful or considerate act
• a courteous or respectful or considerate remark
• a courteous manner
• Polite behavior.
• A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice.
• Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.
• Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.
• A curtsey.
• The life interest that the surviving husband has in the real or heritable estate of his wife.

Verb

• Alternative form of curtsey.

Adj

• Given or done as a polite gesture.
• Supplied free of charge.

Synonyms

complimentary, free of charge, good manners, gratis

Antonyms

discourtesy

Anagrams of courtesy