Coûrt'e-oŭs, a.

(kûrt'e-us) (Synop., § 130), a. [From court; Fr. courtois, Pr. & Sp. cortes, It. cortese.] Of court-like or elegant and condescending manners; pertaining to, or expressive of, courtesy; civil; obliging; well-bred; polite; complaisant. “A patient and courteous bearing.” Prescott.

His behavior toward his people is grave and courteous. Fuller.