How do you spell Courteous?
Correct spelling
courteous
COURTE + OUS. Keep the E.
Why is courteous spelled this way?
From Old French corteis, having court manners. The E before OUS is essential. Courteous behavior originally meant acting as one would at court.
Common misspellings of courteous
corteouscourtiouscurteouscourteeous
Example
The staff were courteous and helpful.