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Courteously vs Courteous - What's the difference?

courteously | courteous |

Courteously is a derived term of courteous.


As a adverb courteously

is in a courteous manner; with obliging civility or condescension; politely.

As a adjective courteous is

showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.

courteously

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a courteous manner; with obliging civility or condescension; politely.

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    courteous

    English

    Adjective

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

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    Antonyms

    * discourteous

    Derived terms

    * courteously

    See also

    * courtesy

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