1 : marked by polished manners, gallantry, or ceremonial usage of a court. 2 : marked by respect for and consideration of others.

What does courteous mean?

: showing respect and consideration for others : polite. Other Words from courteous. courteously adverb. More from Merriam-Webster on courteous.

What word means courteously?

respectful, civilized, civil, soft-spoken, polite, well-behaved, thoughtful, courtly, well-mannered, affable, attentive, considerate, gracious, well-spoken, ceremonious, complaisant, debonair, elegant, gallant, genteel.