courteous courteous /ˈkɝːtiːəs/

adjective

1. () Exhibiting courtesy and politeness  ( gracious , nice , courteous )
   exhibiting courtesy and politeness
    A nice gesture
   a nice gesture
   
2. Characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners  ( courteous )
   characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners
    If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world
   if a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world