courteously
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cour·te·ous
(kûr′tē-əs)adj.
Characterized by gracious consideration toward others. See Synonyms at polite.
[Middle English corteis, courtly, from Old French, from cort, court; see court.]
cour′te·ous·ly adv.
cour′te·ous·ness n.
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Adv. | 1. | courteously - in a polite manner; "the policeman answered politely, `Now look here, lady...'" |
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Translations
بِلَطافه، بتوَدُّد، بكِياسيه
zvořile
høfligt
kurteisislega
vljudno
kibarcanezaketle
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courteous
(ˈkəːtiəs) adjective polite; considerate and respectful. It was courteous of him to write a letter of thanks.
ˈcourteously adverbˈcourteousness noun
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