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courteous Synonyms
Another word for courteous
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• adjective (Context 1)
Polite, respectful, and considerate in manner toward others.
Usage Example
"The hotel staff remained polite and helpful even during the busiest hours of the conference."
Strongest
polite
respectful
well-mannered
Strong
civil
considerate
gracious
obliging
chivalrous
gallant
urbane
Opposites of courteous
The opposite of courteous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
discourteous
rude
impolite
disrespectful
ill-mannered
inconsiderate
uncivil
boorish
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Courteous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/courteous