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What is the adjective for courteous?

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Included below are past participle and present participle forms for the verb courtesy which may be used as adjectives within certain contexts.

courtesy
  1. Given or done as a polite gesture.
  2. Free of charge.
  3. Synonyms:
      4. complimentary, gratis, free of charge, free, gratuitous, costless, chargeless, for nothing, on the house, donated, freebie, comp, without charge, for free, at no cost, as a perk, free lunch, free of cost, no charge, free ride, compliments of the house, on the cuff, without payment, for the asking, cost-free, as a gift, freely given, at no charge, unpaid, voluntary, on someone, without recompense, contributed, costing nothing, unpaid for, unrecompensed, buckshee, for love, volunteer, unsalaried, unrewarded, willing, pro bono, pro bono publico, toll-free, without cost, honorary, without pay, amateur, charitable … more
  4. Examples:
      5. “We were given a courtesy mug for attending the event.”
courteous
  1. Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.
  2. Synonyms:
      3. gracious, mannerly, polite, affable, civil, courtly, gallant, genteel, gentlemanly, ladylike, polished, refined, respectful, urbane, cordial, genial, kind, obliging, pleasant, chivalrous, civilised, civilized, considerate, cultivated, decorous, deferential, discreet, formal, proper, tactful, thoughtful, complaisant, debonair, decent, diplomatic, elegant, gentle, suave, well-bred, well mannered, well-mannered, well-spoken, well behaved, well-behaved, well bred, well spoken, soft-spoken, well brought up, cultured, sophisticated … more
  3. Examples:
      4. “Margaret was a pleasant and courteous lady who was very well-liked by all who knew her.”
      “She rose, proffered a courteous and gentle abrazo, a quick peck on each of my cheeks, and merged into the evening.”
      “Oh, yes, I had three waltzes, the second quadrille and the mazurka, and he is ever so courteous, and kind, and gentlemanly!”
courtesied
  1. simple past tense and past participle of courtesy
courtesying
  1. present participle of courtesy
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