English to Afrikaans Meaning of courteous - beleefd


Courteous :
beleefd

beleefd, respek, beskeie, sagmoedige, soort, vriendelik, gekweek, burgerlike, hoofse, genadig, voldoen, sagte, opvoedings

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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 ::
vriendelik
(2) be too courteous ::
wees te beleef
(3) refined and courteous ::
verfyn en beleefd
Synonyms
Adjective
1. polite ::
beleefd
2. well-mannered ::
Goed gemanierd
3. civil ::
burgerlike
4. respectful ::
respek
5. well-behaved ::
goed gedra
6. well-bred ::
goed-geteelde
7. well-spoken ::
goed gesê
8. mannerly ::
goeie maniere
9. gentlemanly ::
beskaafde
10. chivalrous ::
Chanson
11. gallant ::
galante
12. gracious ::
genadig
13. obliging ::
hulpvaardig
14. considerate ::
bedagsame
15. pleasant ::
aangename
16. cordial ::
hartlike
17. urbane ::
urbane
18. polished ::
gepoleerde
19. refined ::
verfynde
20. courtly ::
hoofse
21. civilized ::
beskaafde
Antonyms
1. discourteous ::
onbeleefd
2. ill-mannered ::
ongemanierd
3. impolite ::
ongeskik
4. inconsiderate ::
onbedagsame
5. rude ::
onbeskof
6. uncivil ::
onbeschaafde
Different Forms
courteous, courteously, courteousness
Word Example from TV Shows
Not only is it courteous,
it's safety-smart.

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

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 12

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