Courtesy
Courtesy noun - An act of kind assistance.
Discretion and courtesy are semantically related. in politeness topic. In some cases you can use "Discretion" instead a noun "Courtesy".
Nearby Word: courteous
Discretion
Discretion noun - The ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters.
Courtesy and discretion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Courtesy" instead a noun "Discretion".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- care and courtesy
- care and discretion
- thoughtfulness and courtesy
- thoughtfulness and discretion
- consideration and courtesy
- consideration and discretion
- attention and courtesy
- attention and discretion
- solicitude and courtesy
- solicitude and discretion
- delicacy and courtesy
- delicacy and discretion
- diplomacy and courtesy
- diplomacy and discretion
How words are described
| common | common courtesy | common discretion |
| public | public courtesy | public discretion |
| traditional | traditional courtesy | traditional discretion |
Both words in one sentence
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Everybody does it, but due to courtesy most people exercise discretion, merely saying something like, "Please excuse me for a moment." Not this character.
Source: Calling Your Bathroom Breaks -
Vomit Discretion Shot: Episode 3, courtesy of Fuyumi after she meets Wolf for the first time.
Source: Manga / Blood Lad -
Vomit Discretion Shot: Happens near the beginning of Ring 2, courtesy of Mai after she sees the destroyed videotape.
Source: Literature / The Ring
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