Courtesy word meaning and definition
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Meaning and definition for "courtesy" word
[noun] a courteous manner
[noun] a courteous or respectful or considerate remark
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\Courte"sy\ (k[^u]rt"s[y^]), n. [See the preceding word.] An act of civility, respect, or reverence, made by women, consisting of a slight depression or dropping of the body, with bending of the knees. [Written also {curtsy}.] The lady drops a courtesy in token of obedience, and the ceremony proceeds as usual. --Golgsmith.
\Courte"sy\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Courtesied} (-s[i^]d); p. pr. & vb. n. {Courtesying}.] To make a respectful salutation or movement of respect; esp. (with reference to women), to bow the body slightly, with bending of the knes.
\Courte"sy\, v. t. To treat with civility. [Obs.]
Synonyms for courtesy
good manners
Antonyms: discourtesy, rudeness
See also: attention | chivalry | civility | civility | comment | deference | gallantry | gallantry | graciousness | manner | niceness | personal manner | politeness | politeness | politesse | remark | respect | respectfulness | urbanity |
Related terms: apotheosis, appreciation, attention, clubbism, comity, consideration, elegance, etiquette, exaggerated respect, favor, high regard, honor, hospitality, idolization, indulgence, kindness, mercy, polite act, reverence, service, veneration, worship
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Let's analyse "courtesy" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Three syllables and Three vowels (In our algorithm Y is not counted as vowel, but in English language, sometimes it sounds like one). 37.5% of vowels is 1.1% less then average English word. Written in backwards: YSETRUOC. Average typing speed for these characters is 2090 milliseconds. [info]
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Numerology Hearts desire number calculated from vowels:
courtesy: 6 + 3 + 5 = 14, reduced: 5 (or 3 if Y is vowel too). and the final result is Five. |
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