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Complaisant vs Courteous - What's the difference?

complaisant | courteous | Synonyms |

Complaisant is a synonym of courteous.


As adjectives the difference between complaisant and courteous

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

complaisant

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • compliant
  • Willing to do what pleases others.
  • (archaic) polite, showing respect

    • Usage notes

    * (term) should not be confused with its homophone, complacent.

    Derived terms

    * complaisantly

    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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