COURTESY
/ˈkɜːtəsi/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective, verb
Definition of COURTESY
Polite behavior.
"He was always known for his grace, kindness, and courtesy to people of every rank."
A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice.
"I offered them a ride simply as a courtesy."
Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.
"They call this pond a lake by courtesy only."
Given or done as a polite gesture.
"We paid a courtesy visit to the new neighbors."
Supplied free of charge.
"The event planners offered courtesy tickets for the reporters."
To make a curtsey.
"The hotel's staff variously curtsied, nodded, and bowed to the owner as she passed."
Examples of COURTESY in a Sentence
- "He was always known for his grace, kindness, and courtesy to people of every rank."
- "I offered them a ride simply as a courtesy."
- "They call this pond a lake by courtesy only."
- "We paid a courtesy visit to the new neighbors."
Word Details
Is COURTESY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COURTESY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: COURTESY uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for COURTESY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | u | r | t | e | s | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COURTESY
100 words from the letters in COURTESY
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How to Use COURTESY in Word Games
COURTESY is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COURTESY to find 100 additional valid words.