English language

How to pronounce courtesy in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms good manners
Type of personal manner, manner
Has types gallantry, graciousness, niceness, chivalry, civility, deference, politeness, politesse, respect, respectfulness, urbanity
Type Words
Type of civility, politeness
Has types attention, gallantry
Type Words
Type of remark, input, comment

Examples of courtesy

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Businesses located in the zones receive sweet tax breaks, courtesy of the state.
From the sacbee.com
This undated product image courtesy of Jack Rogers shows their Rogers Slim shoe.
From the dailynews.com
Drucker died in 2005.A more practical lesson came courtesy of the dot-com crash.
From the businessweek.com
Be that as it may, these building blocks of courtesy are not manners themselves.
From the telegraph.co.uk
So, courtesy of his unquenchable spirit and inspirational courage, is the world.
From the dailymail.co.uk
In any case, a courtesy reply from Johnson would still very much be appreciated.
From the economist.com
Tony Mendez scored Rivard and courtesy runner Vinny Davis with a double to left.
From the news-journalonline.com
The Mets put two runners on in the first inning courtesy of two Phillies'errors.
From the delawareonline.com
Death can stalk us slowly, or claim us suddenly, courtesy of the proverbial bus.
From the dailyliberal.com.au
More examples
  • A courteous or respectful or considerate act
  • A courteous manner
  • Courtesy is gentle politeness and courtly manners. In the Middle Ages in Europe, the behaviour expected of the gentry was compiled in courtesy books. ...
  • Polite behavior; A polite gesture or remark; Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence; Willingness or generosity in providing something needed; Given or done as a polite gesture; Free of charge
  • The estate which the husband has for life in the real estate left by his wife.
  • Type of conduct specifically mandated by the rules.
  • Bow : curtsy : honour :
  • Not one of the original chivalric virtues, the idea that a knight should be courteous came from the influence of the court, the ladies, and the romances. A knight was expected to be courteous to men of all stations, although the concept of what was 'courteous' changed over time. ...
  • Courtesy is being polite and having good manners. When you speak and act courteously, you give others a feeling of being valued and respected. Greet people pleasantly. Bring courtesy home. Your family needs it most of all. Courtesy helps life to go smoothly.