Curtisy vs. Courtesy: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on November 5, 2023
Curtisy is an incorrect spelling; the correct version is Courtesy, which means polite behavior, respect, or consideration.
Which is correct: Curtisy or Courtesy
How to spell Courtesy?
Curtisy is Incorrect
Courtesy is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of "Court" as the base of "Courtesy" because polite behavior is expected in court.
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Associate "Courtesy" with "See Our Useful Respectful Traits Everywhere, Seriously Yes."
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Remember "Courtesy" as related to being "courteous" in behavior.
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Visualize "Courtesy" as the polite gesture of giving a curtsy or bow.
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Think of "Courtesy" as a card – both starting with "Cour."
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Curtisy and Courtesy Definitions
Courtesy
Courtesy is the respect and politeness given to others.
Out of courtesy, he held the door open.
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Courtesy
Courtesy indicates manners taught in civilized society.
Basic courtesy dictates saying please and thank you.
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Courtesy
Courtesy refers to a gesture or act of goodwill.
The tickets were provided as a courtesy by the theater.
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Courtesy
Courtesy is polite and considerate behavior towards others.
He showed great courtesy to his guests.
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Courtesy
Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence
They call this pond a lake by courtesy only.
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Courtesy
Willingness or generosity in providing something needed
Free advertising through the courtesy of the local newspaper.
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Courtesy
Given or done as a polite gesture
Paid a courtesy visit to the new neighbors.
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Courtesy
(uncountable) Polite behavior.
Please extend them the courtesy of your presence.
He was always known for his grace, kindness, and courtesy to people of every rank.
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Courtesy
(countable) A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice.
I offered them a ride simply as a courtesy.
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Courtesy
(uncountable) Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.
They call this pond a lake by courtesy only.
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Courtesy
(uncountable) Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.
They received free advertising through the courtesy of the local newspaper.
[on a label, caption, etc.] Courtesy the Smith Foundation: [e.g.] use of this image was allowed through the courtesy of the Smith Foundation.
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Courtesy
(law) The life interest that the surviving husband has in the real or heritable estate of his wife.
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Courtesy
Given or done as a polite gesture.
We paid a courtesy visit to the new neighbors.
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Courtesy
Supplied free of charge.
The event planners offered courtesy tickets for the reporters.
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Courtesy
Politeness; civility; urbanity; courtliness.
And trust thy honest-offered courtesy,With oft is sooner found in lowly sheds,With smoky rafters, than in tapestry wallsAnd courts of princes, where it first was named,And yet is most pretended.
Pardon me, Messer Claudio, if once moreI use the ancient courtesies of speech.
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Courtesy
An act of civility or respect; an act of kindness or favor performed with politeness.
My lord, for your many courtesies I thank you.
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Courtesy
Favor or indulgence, as distinguished from right; as, a title given one by courtesy.
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Courtesy
An act of civility, respect, or reverence, made by women, consisting of a slight depression or dropping of the body, with bending of the knees.
The lady drops a courtesy in token of obedience, and the ceremony proceeds as usual.
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Courtesy
To make a respectful salutation or movement of respect; esp. (with reference to women), to bow the body slightly, with bending of the knes.
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Courtesy
Courtesy denotes a privilege or favor extended.
It's a courtesy call, not an obligation.
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FAQs
What is the verb form of Courtesy?
There isn't a direct verb form for "Courtesy," but "to extend courtesies" can be used in a verbal context.
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Which vowel is used before Courtesy?
The indefinite article "a" is used before Courtesy.
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Why is it called Courtesy?
It is called "Courtesy" because it denotes polite and respectful behavior, traditionally expected in courts and formal settings.
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What is the pronunciation of Courtesy?
Courtesy is pronounced as /ˈkɜːrtəsi/.
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Is Courtesy a negative or positive word?
Courtesy is generally viewed as a positive word.
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How do we divide Courtesy into syllables?
Courtesy is divided as Cour-te-sy.
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What is another term for Courtesy?
Another term for Courtesy is "politeness."
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What is the second form of Courtesy?
As above, "Courtesy" is a noun and doesn't have verb forms.
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What is the third form of Courtesy?
As above, "Courtesy" is a noun and doesn't have verb forms.
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Which preposition is used with Courtesy?
"Of" (as in "courtesy of") is commonly used with "Courtesy."
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Which conjunction is used with Courtesy?
Any conjunction can be used with "Courtesy" based on context; there isn't a specific one tied to the word.
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Is Courtesy an abstract noun?
Yes, Courtesy is an abstract noun as it represents an idea or quality.
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Is Courtesy a countable noun?
Yes, as in "He showed many courtesies during his visit."
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Which determiner is used with Courtesy?
Determiners like "this," "that," "my," "her," "a," and "the" can be used with Courtesy based on context.
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What is the first form of Courtesy?
The term "first form" typically refers to verbs. Since "Courtesy" is a noun, it doesn't have verb forms.
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How is Courtesy used in a sentence?
It's common courtesy to acknowledge someone when they greet you.
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Is Courtesy a vowel or consonant?
"Courtesy" is a word, not a single letter, so it contains both vowels and consonants.
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Is the Courtesy term a metaphor?
"Courtesy" is not inherently a metaphor but can be used metaphorically.
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