courteous
adjectiveUK /ˈkɜːtiəs/
US /ˈkɝːtiəs/
Being polite and nice to other people.
The courteous boy held the door open for his teacher.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Showing good manners in a formal or official situation.
The courteous clerk answered every question calmly.
3. Thinking about other people's feelings before your own.
It was courteous of her to call and say she would be late.
4. Friendly and pleasant in the way you speak or act.
He gave a courteous nod to the guests as they arrived.