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单词 courtesies
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courtesy

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noun

cour·​te·​sy ˈkər-tə-sē How to pronounce courtesy (audio)
 British also  ˈkȯ-
plural courtesies
1
a
: behavior marked by polished manners or respect for others : courteous behavior
b
: a courteous and respectful act or expression
2
a
: general allowance despite facts : indulgence
hills called mountains by courtesy only
b
: consideration, cooperation, and generosity in providing something (such as a gift or privilege)
also : agency, means
used chiefly in the phrases through the courtesy of or by courtesy of or sometimes simply courtesy of

courtesy

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adjective

cour·​te·​sy ˈkər-tə-sē How to pronounce courtesy (audio)
 British also  ˈkȯ-
: granted, provided, or performed as a courtesy or by way of courtesy (see courtesy entry 1)
made a courtesy call on the ambassador

Synonyms

Noun

  • benevolence
  • boon
  • favor
  • grace
  • indulgence
  • kindness
  • mercy
  • service
  • turn
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Noun Civilized life cannot be sustained without hypocrisy. A certain moral code, a degree of courtesy and decorum, are necessary to keep our instincts under a modicum of control. Ian Buruma, New York Review of Books, 2 Nov. 2006 Cara, who, courtesy of the cat, had a run in her leggings, picked up the phone in a panic … Helen Schulman, Wigwag, November 1990 "Coffee, sir?" asked a sailor. I nodded, still chilled. The courtesy, the ordinariness of these men was in the context somehow curious. Fred Reed, Harper's, September 1988 I tried to persuade him that all that Hamish Hamilton had attempted to do was to extend the kind of courtesies which cultural institutions thought to be his due. Isaiah Berlin, New York Times Book Review, 12 Apr. 1987 They treated us with courtesy and kindness. She did it as a courtesy, not because she had to. Everyone knows each other here, so we won't bother with the usual courtesies. They shook hands and exchanged courtesies before beginning their discussion. Adjective As the heir to an earldom, Stephen was obliged to pay a courtesy call on the British ambassador … Ken Follett, The Man from St. Petersburg, 1982 Important visitors to the conference were provided with courtesy cars. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
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Adjective
The very sophisticated musical arrangements are courtesy of tuba player Orlando Meneses for banda tracks and the versatile bass/keyboardist Orlando Aispuro. Leila Cobo, Billboard, 5 Sep. 2022 Sapp said the expression is courtesy of defensive line coach Sean Spencer. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2022 No closet is complete without some trusty denim, and many of Meghan's go-to pairs are courtesy of Mother. Sam Peters, Town & Country, 2 Sep. 2022 The Bronx accent is courtesy of his parents, both natives of the borough. Paul Starobin, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2022 The woman was given a courtesy ride to the police station to make arrangements for a ride home. cleveland, 20 Aug. 2022 Pam Downe, Costume Designer One of director Emma Holly Jones’ favorite easter eggs is courtesy of costume designer Downe, who helped weave the culture of star Freida Pinto into the fabric — and love story — between Selina and Jeremy. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2022 Those statistics are courtesy of Pro Football Focus. Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2022 Take note: The book's illustrations are courtesy of children from the U.S. and Canada. Bianca Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Adjective

Middle English corteisie, from Anglo-French curteisie, from curteis — see courteous

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

1613, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

courtesy

noun

cour·​te·​sy ˈkər-tə-sē How to pronounce courtesy (audio)
plural courtesies
1
: the quality or state of being respectful and considerate of others
2
: a polite or generous act or expression
Hot meals were served through the courtesy of volunteers.
3
: something that is a favor and not a right
Transportation is provided as a courtesy of the hotel.

courtesies

noun

plural of courtesy
1
as in privileges
an act of kind assistance did me the courtesy of loaning me his jacket

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • privileges
  • services
  • benevolences
  • favors
  • graces
  • mercies
  • indulgences
  • benefits
  • advantages
  • boons
  • blessings
  • dispensations
  • waivers
  • turns
  • liberties
  • licenses
  • godsends
  • mannas
  • licences

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • impediments
  • obstacles
  • interferences
  • hindrances
  • hurdles
2
as in gestures
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • gestures
  • manners
  • civilities
  • pleasantries
  • formalities
  • ceremonies
  • rituals
  • amenities
  • etiquettes
  • rules
  • greetings
  • attentions
  • rites
  • respects
  • honors
  • observances
  • proprieties
  • forms
  • mores
  • protocols
  • favors
  • regards
  • graces
  • addresses
  • decorums
  • devoirs
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