courteously
4
2.8
- adverb
- /ˈkɔːrtəsli/
:
cortésmente
- There, a landlady greeted them courteously and directed them to rooms where they could prepare themselves.
- treat his electorate courteously
But I'd do it politely, courteously, firmly, robustly if need be.
- But I'd do it politely, courteously, firmly, robustly if need be.
Examples
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Second, encourage your team and your colleagues to courteously push back on bad behaviors when they occur.
Blog text (28) -
"I cannot thank you enough," she said courteously, her clear voice ringing like an island bell in the mountain air.
Fiction book (1990) -
We'll certainly listen to them courteously and carefully.
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If you do, I promise you she'll be treated courteously, and I'll take her out of here in perfect safety.
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For the most part, townspeople and police officers courteously avoid each other in these contexts.
Academic text (1999) -
"Tell me more, oh father of sons yet to be born," said Abu Zeid courteously.
Fiction book (2002) -
Instead, he nodded courteously, reversed his mount, and led us home by way of San Andrea.
Fiction book (1998) -
But I'd do it politely, courteously, firmly, robustly if need be.
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An elderly monk came out of the temple, bowed courteously to Kassianos.
Fiction book (1997) -
The receptionist greeted the guests courteously as they entered the hotel.
Synonyms
179
1.0
In a gentle and caring way
108
1.0
In a way that shows respect for other people
101
2.3
In a polite way to someone
41
3.9
In a kind and polite way that shows respect
26
5.5
In a way that avoids upsetting people when you talk to them
12
4.2
In a polite and respectful way
11
4.0
In a warm, friendly way
4
4.4
In a careful, kind way when talking to avoid hurting someone's feelings
1
7.0
In a calm, proper way that follows social rules
1
7.2
In a polite and elegant way
Antonyms
How Polite
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Courteously comes from court, as in the royal 'court' where people followed formal rules of good behavior, and you can see the same root in courtesy. So to act courteously is to show 'polite' and 'respectful' manners, like someone behaving well at a king's court.