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Civilised vs Courteous - What's the difference?

civilised | courteous |

As adjectives the difference between civilised and courteous

is that civilised is while courteous is showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.

As a verb civilised

is (civilise).

civilised

English

Verb

(head)
  • (civilise)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)

    • courteous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.
    • a courteous gentleman
    a courteous gesture

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * discourteous

    Derived terms

    * courteously

    See also

    * courtesy

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