Definition of Courteous

displaying respect for other people

Examples of Courteous in a sentence

The courteous young man held the door open for the elderly woman.  🔊

If a waitress is not courteous to her customers, she will probably not receive nice tips.  🔊

The courteous taxi driver thanked me for my business.  🔊

Before sitting down, the courteous gentleman pulled out his date’s chair.  🔊

The courteous manager adjusted the air conditioner when I complained about the heat.  🔊

When I stay at the luxury hotel, the courteous staff always addresses me by name.  🔊

Ellen was sent to a finishing school to learn how to be courteous and sociable.  🔊

As soon as I touched the doorbell of the mansion, a courteous butler greeted me at the front door.  🔊

The courteous detective offered the victim’s widow his handkerchief.  🔊

With a beverage tray in his hand, the courteous host made sure none of his guests ever had empty glasses.  🔊

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