courtesies
SayKUR-tuh-seezUS/ˈkɝɾəsiz/UK/ˈkɜːtəsiz/
- 1Plural of courtesy.
Diplomatic visits begin with the usual courtesies between the two governments.
He performed all the expected courtesies before the meeting got under way.
Note
A plural that counts acts rather than the quality behind them. Courtesy meaning polite behavior, indulgence or generosity has no plural. What multiplies is the single polite gesture or remark: a guest shows courtesy but extends courtesies. The plural often carries a hint of politeness offered as a gesture rather than owed as an obligation, which is why diplomats exchange courtesies before business begins.
courtesies is a form of courtesy
courtesy, noun: Polite and considerate behavior toward other people. Full entry
- Forms
- courtesycourtesies plural
- Spelling
- courtesy → courtesies: change y to i, add -es
- Sound
- The ending sounds like /z/.
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