curtious
curtious is the misspelling of courteous.
Meaning of courteous
Adjective
courteous (comparative more courteous, superlative most courteous)
- Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.
- a courteous gentleman a courteous gesture
- Synonyms:
- civil, gracious, civilized, complaisant, correct, cultivated, fair-mannered, genteel, mannerly, polished
- Antonyms:
- discourteous, uncourteous, aweless, improper, bad-mannered, barbaric, bold, bumptious, crude, churlish
Questions about curtious
- What is curtious the misspelling of?
- Curtious is the misspelling of courteous.
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