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COURTEOUS

/ˈkɜːti.əs/

9 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

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U 1/2
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Definition of COURTEOUS

adjective

Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.

"a courteous gentleman   a courteous gesture"

Antonyms of COURTEOUS

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of COURTEOUS in a Sentence

  • "a courteous gentleman   a courteous gesture"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
14
points

Is COURTEOUS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, COURTEOUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Tip: COURTEOUS uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for COURTEOUS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter courteous Total
Scrabble 311111111 11
WWF 412111121 14

Anagrams of COURTEOUS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 9 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in COURTEOUS

100 words from the letters in COURTEOUS

9-letter words

How to Use COURTEOUS in Word Games

COURTEOUS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COURTEOUS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About COURTEOUS

What does COURTEOUS mean?
COURTEOUS is a adjective. Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.
Is COURTEOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, COURTEOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is COURTEOUS worth in Scrabble?
COURTEOUS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from COURTEOUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in COURTEOUS. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of COURTEOUS?
The anagrams of COURTEOUS (words using the exact same letters) are: OUTSOURCE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.