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Meanings of courteous in English
Portuguese
cortês Characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners.
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Examples for "affable"
Examples for "affable"
1
The affable drummer refers to his friend within the first few minutes.
2
His affable urging proved no more effective than had BB-8's authoritative querying.
3
An affable ostler had in vain endeavoured to engage him in conversation.
4
He flapped his long, bony fingers in an affable sort of way.
5
The old hosier thereupon became grave, and assumed a very affable manner.
Usage of courteous in English
1
There was something fine in the grave, courteous certainty of the lad.
2
July seldom drank whiskey but he said yes, to be courteous, mainly.
3
Nine times out of ten the answer is a courteous two-line refusal.
4
He was courteous in manners, and in general appearance, genteel and good-looking.
5
Yet I've never received anything but a restrained and courteous professional response.
6
The staff was also extremely courteous, making the experience truly worth it.
7
At the wall Oscar rose suddenly and greeted him in mockingly-courteous tones:
8
He was fluent in speech, and gracious and courteous in his manners.
9
He is courteous in his manner; and-heknows how to keep-his temper.
10
Be courteous and considerate, especially to any non- climbers in the area.
11
Be courteous, be pleasant, and be good enough to make an effort.
12
Instead, police said they found Rodger polite and courteous upon their visit.
13
Because my daughter has taken time to train him to be courteous.
14
As it happens, their treatment by the media was sympathetic and courteous.
15
The tone was courteous, but in it was no shadow of turning.
16
The people of the house where I am are courteous and honest.
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Courteous through the time
Courteous across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Ireland
Less common
United States of America
Less common