courtesy Play nounThe showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others. SYNONYMS affabilitychivalrycivilityconsiderationcordialitycourteousnesscourtlinesscouthdecencydecorousnessdeferencediplomacydiscretiongallantrygenialitygentilitygood breedinggood mannersgraciousnesskindnesspolishpolitenessrefinementrespectrespectfulnesstactthoughtthoughtfulnessurbanity