English to Norwegian Meaning of courteous - høflig

Courteous :

høflig

adjective

høflig, respekt, beskjeden, ydmyk, snill, Vennligst, kultivert, sivil, dyrket, nådig, elskverdig, kompatibel, skånsom

Courteous :: høfligCourteously :: høfligCourteousness :: høflighet

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Definitions of courteous in English

Adjective(1) exhibiting courtesy and politeness(2) characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners

Examples of courteous in English

(1) Tom was a pleasant courteous gentleman who was well liked in the local farming community.(2) Walking someone to the door will once again be considered a courteous gesture.(3) Andrew was a very gentle, courteous man with huge respect for everyone he worked with.(4) One should not be arrogant or insolent but rather be kind, considerate and courteous towards them.(5) Women never say thank you when you are courteous and polite, only if you comment on their appearance.(6) he was unfailingly courteous(7) I remember being struck, the few times I met him, by how courteous his manner was.(8) That will depend to a large extent on how courteous and considerate motorists are.(9) But you can at least be polite, courteous and respect the fact that your views are very different to theirs.(10) They were respectful and courteous and asked my father's permission to speak to him alone.(11) Pleasant, courteous and gracious, Noreen was devoted to her family and friends.(12) Remember to curtsey or bow, and be polite and courteous to everyone.(13) Your courteous manner generates a lot of goodwill and will also earn you respect.(14) Sean was a pleasant, courteous and gracious neighbour who could always be relied on to lend a helping hand.(15) You need each other, so be courteous and considerate, as you would ask them to be to you.(16) But shop assistants insisted the star was polite and courteous throughout her visit.

Related Phrases of courteous

(1) be courteous ::

være høflig

(2) be too courteous ::

være for høflig

(3) refined and courteous ::

raffinert og høflig

Related Phrases of courteous

(1) be courteous ::

være høflig

(2) be too courteous ::

være for høflig

(3) refined and courteous ::

raffinert og høflig

Synonyms

Adjective

1. polite ::

høflig

2. well-mannered ::

godt oppdratt

3. civil ::

sivil

4. respectful ::

respekt

5. well-behaved ::

godt oppdratt

6. well-bred ::

veloppdragen

7. well-spoken ::

godt sagt

8. mannerly ::

mannerly

9. gentlemanly ::

gentleman

10. chivalrous ::

ridderlig

11. gallant ::

galant

12. gracious ::

nådig

13. obliging ::

vennlighet

14. considerate ::

hensyns

15. pleasant ::

hyggelig

16. cordial ::

hjertelig

17. urbane ::

urbane

18. polished ::

polert

19. refined ::

raffinert

20. courtly ::

courtly

21. civilized ::

sivilisert

Antonyms

1. discourteous ::

uhøflig

2. ill-mannered ::

uoppdragne

3. impolite ::

uhøflig

4. inconsiderate ::

hensynsløs

5. rude ::

uhøflig

6. uncivil ::

uncivil

Different Forms

courteous, courteously, courteousness

Word Example from TV Shows

Not only is it COURTEOUS, it's safety-smart.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 12

Examples of courteous from TV Shows

Not only is it COURTEOUS, it's safety-smart.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 12

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