Courtesy
Courtesy noun - Speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding.
Usage example: a woman who responds to every situation with courtesy and kindness
Gallantry is a synonym for courtesy in politeness topic. In some cases you can use "Gallantry" instead a noun "Courtesy", when it comes to topics like thoughtfulness, civility, fine manners, good manners. popular alternative
Nearby Word: courteous
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- grace and courtesy
- grace and gallantry
- reverence and courtesy
- reverence and gallantry
- respect and courtesy
- respect and gallantry
- thoughtfulness and courtesy
- thoughtfulness and gallantry
- consideration and courtesy
- consideration and gallantry
- affability and courtesy
- affability and gallantry
- deference and courtesy
- deference and gallantry
How words are described
| utmost | utmost courtesy | utmost gallantry |
Both words in one sentence
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Pickwick, with a gallantry that would have done honour to a descendant of Lady Tollimglower herself, took the old lady by the hand, led her beneath the mystic branch, and saluted her in all courtesy and decorum.
Source: Under the Mistletoe
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