Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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courteous | No | Yes | No | No |
polite | No | Yes | No | No |
courteous (adjective) | polite (adjective) |
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characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners | showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc. |
exhibiting courtesy and politeness | not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others |
marked by refinement in taste and manners |