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Meaning of "courteously" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COURTEOUSLY

courteously  [ˈkɜːtɪəslɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COURTEOUSLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Courteously is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES COURTEOUSLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

courteously

Etiquette

Etiquette is a code of behavior that delineates expectations for social behavior according to contemporary conventional norms within a society, social class, or group. The French word étiquette, literally signifying a tag or label, was used in a modern sense in English around 1750. From the 1500s through the early 1900s, children learned etiquette at school. Etiquette has changed and evolved over the years.

Definition of courteously in the English dictionary

The definition of courteously in the dictionary is politely.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COURTEOUSLY


beauteously
ˈbjuːtɪəslɪ
bounteously
ˈbaʊntɪəslɪ
curiously
ˈkjʊərɪəslɪ
despiteously
dɪˈspɪtɪəslɪ
deviously
ˈdiːvɪəslɪ
discourteously
dɪsˈkɜːtɪəslɪ
dispiteously
dɪsˈpɪtɪəslɪ
duteously
ˈdjuːtɪəslɪ
feateously
ˈfiːtɪəslɪ
fiercely
ˈfɪəslɪ
furiously
ˈfjʊərɪəslɪ
hilariously
hɪˈlɛərɪəslɪ
notoriously
nəʊˈtɔːrɪəslɪ
obviously
ˈɒbvɪəslɪ
piteously
ˈpɪtɪəslɪ
plenteously
ˈplentɪəslɪ
previously
ˈpriːvɪəslɪ
seriously
ˈsɪərɪəslɪ
simultaneously
ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəslɪ
spontaneously
spɒnˈteɪnɪəslɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COURTEOUSLY

court-martial
court-martialled
court-martialling
courtcraft
Courtelle
courteous
courteousness
courter
courtesan
courtesies
courtesy
courtesy bus
courtesy call
courtesy car
courtesy card
courtesy coach
courtesy light
courtesy title
courtesy visit
courtezan

WORDS THAT END LIKE COURTEOUSLY

advantageously
anonymously
cautiously
consciously
continuously
dangerously
deliciously
enormously
famously
generously
graciously
marvellously
meticulously
outrageously
ridiculously
rigorously
tremendously
unanimously
unconsciously
variously
vigorously

Synonyms and antonyms of courteously in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «courteously» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COURTEOUSLY

Find out the translation of courteously to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of courteously from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «courteously» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

礼貌
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cortésmente
570 millions of speakers

English

courteously
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शिष्टता से
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كياسة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вежливо
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cortesmente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

courteously
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

courtoisement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bersungguh-sungguh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

höflich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

丁重
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

정중하게
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sopan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lịch sự
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மரியாதையாகவே
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विनयशीलतेने
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

nazik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cortesemente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

uprzejmie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ввічливо
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

curtenitor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ευγενικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hoflik
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

artigt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

høflig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of courteously

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COURTEOUSLY»

The term «courteously» is regularly used and occupies the 98.347 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COURTEOUSLY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «courteously» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «courteously» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about courteously

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COURTEOUSLY»

Discover the use of courteously in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to courteously and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
New York Abstains Courteously: Essays on Civil Discourse and ...
These essays touch on the very heart of what it means to be a responsible citizen, both in our own country and in the global community.
Marie A. Conn, Therese McGuire, 2012
2
Etiquette For Dummies
Speak. and. Listen. Courteously. The fastest way to show your good manners is to say “Please,” “Thank you,” “Excuse me,” and ... 338. Part. VI: The. Part. of. Tens . Be Respectful Speak and Listen Courteously.
Sue Fox, 2011
3
Individuals, Groups, and Business Ethics
One of the duties was therefore to 'ensure clients feel that they have been treated courteously'. Why might that seem better than including amongst the duties 'treat clients courteously'? The answer appears to be the need to fit within a ...
Chris Provis, 2012
4
Do-It-Yourself BIBLE PROPHECY KIT!
Courteously crossbred botchers stun sweetie. Obscurely scorched sweetie's burnt-out tosser. Sorcerously scorched best, burnt-out sweeties. Sweetie's untrusty botchers obscure cold sore. Sweetie's snotty, rust-colored cherub obscures.
J. Smith
5
Objective Englidh for Competitions
(A) The receptionist must answer courteously the questions of all the callers. (B) The receptionist must answer courteously the questions what are asked by the callers. (C) They would have been no trouble if the receptionist had have always  ...
Dr. Malti Agarwal
6
The Gest of Robyn Hode: A Critical and Textual Commentary
(Observe, e.g., the abbot's treatment of the knight in Stanza 103.) Other examples : In Stanza 24, we learn that Little John is courteous. In Stanza 29, Robin courteously takes off his hood. In Stanza 108, the knight begs the justice for courtesy ...
Robert B. Waltz
7
Obj Eng For Compt Exams, 4E
The receptionist must answer courteously the questions of all them callers. 2. The receptionist must answer courteously the question what are asked by the callers. 3. There would have been no trouble if the receptionist have always answered ...
Prasad
8
Anatomy of Cross-Examination
With rare exception the advocate should begin the crossexamination courteously never losing sight of the fact that the resolution of disputes by trial is an example of civilization at its highest. The entire case should be conducted with decorum, ...
Leonard E. Davies, 2004
9
Civil Service Exams
D) I feel sure they will give the promotion to whomever has the best record. A) The receptionist must answer courteously the questions of all them callers. B) The receptionist must answer courteously the questions what are asked by the callers.
Jerry Bobrow, Peter Z. Orton, William A. Covino, 2000
10
Where to Look for Clerical Jobs and Working for the ...
(A) The receptionist must answer courteously the questions of all them callers. (B) The receptionist must answer courteously the question what are asked by the callers. (C) There would have been no trouble if the receptionist had have always  ...
Peterson's, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COURTEOUSLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term courteously is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Is It Illegal For My Employer To Offer A Paid Day Off To Attend A …
... start from the assumption that the employer doesn't realize that there's a legal problem, and that he is courteously bringing it to their attention. «Fast Company, Jul 15»
2
Spearmon works to get back on track
He could have cooled down in a brisk jog, but courteously he walked. Spearmon, gasping, stretched both hands on the back of McLeod's ... «Northwest Arkansas News, Jul 15»
3
What Breaking Up On 'The Bachelorette' Reveals About Toxic …
... as Jared did Monday night on "The Bachelorette," rise above our socialized behaviors and courteously accept a partner's reasons for ending ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
4
Worcester looking to hire dispatchers for new Worcester, Leicester …
Some of the duties for the job include: Using a computer-aided-dispatch system; answering telephone calls promptly and courteously; the ... «MassLive.com, Jul 15»
5
How I'm Looking For A Professional Services Provider In 2015
It was interesting to see him very courteously and professionally filter me out as a possible client because I didn't fit certain criteria new clients ... «Above the Law, Jul 15»
6
Millennials Demand Digital Collaboration With Police
... of millennials, compared to 50 percent of individuals over thirty-five, believe that the police treat citizens courteously in everyday interactions. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
7
Vandals target Lock 7 improvements in Okeechobee
(You can disagree with others courteously, without being disagreeable.) Feel free to express yourself but keep an open mind toward finding ... «newszap.com, Jul 15»
8
BOOK NOTES: Keyser VFD suits up for summer reading program
When the inconsiderate cake is sent to a land where Giant Cyclops use cakes as hats and always behave courteously, the rude cake learns a ... «Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, Jul 15»
9
Police, Subway unite to reward law-abiding youths
... laws, using crosswalks, riding bikes with the correct safety equipment, or playing courteously and safely with their peers on the playground. «C&G Newspapers, Jul 15»
10
Job Envy: This Former Soldier Creates Local Job Opportunities For …
... extra set of hands and a strong back, you can trust a service member or military veteran to accomplish the mission efficiently and courteously. «Task & Purpose, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Courteously [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/courteously>. Apr 2024 ».
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