- courtesy
- n1. mannerliness, politeness, politesse, civility, good manners, good behavior, courteousness; respect, respectfulness, deference; decorousness, prop-erness, formality, formalness, ceremony, ceremonialism; correctness, tact, diplomacy; cordiality, cordialness, amenity, geniality, affability, amiability, sociability, friendliness, agreeability; helpfulness, complaisance, obligingness, Fr. prevenance.2. gentility, gentleness, graciousness, kindness, lady-likeness; gentlemanliness, courtliness, gallantry, chivalry; urbanity, suavity, social graces, manners; nicety, elegance, elegancy, refinement, culture, polish, sophistication; social procedures, decorum, propriety, protocol.3. respects, devoirs, regards; welcome, reception, greeting, salutation.4. consent, agreement, acquiescence, indulgence; generosity, beneficence, munificence; favor, help.5. curtsy, bow, genuflection, nod, handshake
A Note on the Style of the synonym finder. 2014.