Associations to the word «Courteous»

Wiktionary

COURTEOUS, adjective. Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.

Dictionary definition

COURTEOUS, adjective. Exhibiting courtesy and politeness; "a nice gesture".
COURTEOUS, adjective. Characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners; "if a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world"-Francis Bacon.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy