courteous
/ˈkɜːrtiəs/
cour · te · ous
ˈkɜːr · ti · əs
English Definition
adj. polite, respectful
Significado en Español
cortés
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Example Sentence
The staff was very courteous.
员工非常有礼貌。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
court(palace)+eous(form).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “courteous”?
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A
Rude
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B
Polite
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C
Unkind
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D
Boastful
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B — Polite.
“courteous” means adj. polite, respectful
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ waiter greeted every guest with a warm, welcoming smile.
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A
rude
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B
courteous
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C
impolite
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D
gruff
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B — courteous.
“courteous” means adj. polite, respectful
Common questions about “courteous”
What does “courteous” mean?
courteous — adj. polite, respectful. In Chinese: 有礼貌的，谦恭的.
How do you pronounce “courteous”?
courteous is pronounced /ˈkɜːrtiəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: cour · te · ous.
How do you use “courteous” in a sentence?
The staff was very courteous. (员工非常有礼貌。)
What are synonyms for “courteous”?
polite, respectful — all close in meaning to courteous (adj. polite, respectful).
Is “courteous” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. courteous appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “courteous”?
court(palace)+eous(form).
