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courteous

/ˈkɝti.əs/ adjective B2
  1. Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette. · a courteous gentleman a courteous gesture
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A courteous red-faced old gentleman represented the railway company.
Sherlock Holmes: The Bruce-Partington Plans, p. 13 · B2
“A brave heart and a courteous tongue,” said he.
The Jungle Book, p. 60 · B2
At that moment a heavy footstep was heard descending the wooden staircase that led from the upper floor, and, with many bows and courteous smiles, the host of the Pont du Gard besought his guest to enter.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 282 · C1
I exchanged some remarks with him, therefore, and obtained his courteous permission to write the short note which you afterwards received.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, p. 10 · C1

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