courteous
/ˈkɜːtiəs/adjective
उच्चारण कर्टिअस
शिष्ट, विनम्र
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polite, especially in a way that shows respect
शिष्ट, विनम्र
- The staff were courteous and helpful.
- a courteous reply
- The shopkeeper was courteous even to children.
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- She gave a courteous nod to the guests.
- A courteous driver waited while the old man crossed.
Synonyms polite civil gracious
Opposite rude discourteous impolite
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courteous to / towards sb
Use to or towards for the person you treat politely. Courteous shows respect and good manners.
जिस व्यक्ति से विनम्र व्यवहार हो, उसके लिए to या towards आता है। 'Courteous' सम्मान और शिष्टाचार दिखाता है।
- The staff were courteous to every visitor.
- He was always courteous towards elders.
it is courteous of sb to do sth
Use courteous of with the person: it was courteous of you to wait.
व्यक्ति के साथ 'courteous of' आता है: it was courteous of you to wait।
- It was courteous of the host to meet us at the gate.
- It is courteous of you to offer your seat.
courteous + noun (manner / reply)
Courteous often describes manners, replies and treatment: a courteous reply, courteous behaviour.
'Courteous' प्रायः व्यवहार, उत्तर और बर्ताव का वर्णन करता है: a courteous reply, courteous behaviour।
- The airline gave a courteous reply to the complaint.
- She is known for her courteous manner.
courtesy (noun) / courteously (adverb)
Courtesy is polite behaviour and is uncountable. By courtesy of means with the kind permission of.
Courtesy विनम्र व्यवहार है और अगणनीय है। 'By courtesy of' का अर्थ 'की कृपा या अनुमति से' है।
- He thanked her courteously for the lift.
- The photograph is printed by courtesy of the museum.
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courteous + noun
mannerreplystaffservicetone
- The hotel is famous for its courteous service.
adverb + courteous
alwaysveryunfailinglyperfectlyextremely
- The guide was unfailingly courteous.
courteous + and
courteous and politecourteous and kindcourteous and helpfulfirm but courteouscalm and courteous
- The officer was firm but courteous.
be courteous to
to gueststo eldersto strangersto customersto everyone
- Always be courteous to customers.
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- The courteous clerk helped the old woman fill the form.
विनम्र लिपिक ने बूढ़ी महिला को फ़ॉर्म भरने में मदद की।
- Radhika sent a courteous letter to thank the principal.
राधिका ने प्रधानाचार्य को धन्यवाद देने के लिए एक शिष्ट पत्र भेजा।
- A courteous driver gives way to ambulances.
शिष्ट चालक एंबुलेंस को रास्ता देता है।
- It was courteous of him to stand up when we entered.
हमारे प्रवेश करने पर उसका खड़ा हो जाना शिष्टाचार था।
- Courteous language wins friends and respect.
शिष्ट भाषा मित्र और सम्मान दिलाती है।
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✗ He was courteous with me.
✓ He was courteous to me.
The usual preposition is to or towards.
सामान्य preposition to या towards है।
✗ She is a courtious girl.
✓ She is a courteous girl.
Spelling trap: courteous, not courtious.
Spelling की गलती: courteous लिखें, courtious नहीं।
✗ The staff was courtesy to all passengers.
✓ The staff were courteous to all passengers.
Use the adjective courteous, not the noun courtesy.
विशेषण 'courteous' का प्रयोग करें, noun 'courtesy' का नहीं।
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