Courteous – Polite, respectful or considerate
(Pronounced kur-tee-uhs)
To remember the definition of the word courteous, use the following mnemonic:
Curtseying to us (courteous) is polite and considerate.
Examples of courteous in a sentence
The hotel staff were friendly and courteous throughout our stay.
Although she often disagreed with me, she was always courteous.
She was always unfailingly courteous and helpful.
