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adjective
- 1. very polite or refined, as befitting a royal court: "he gave a courtly bow"
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COURTLY definition: 1. polite and formal in behaviour 2. relating to a royal court (= the official home of a king or…. Learn more.
1. a. : of a quality befitting the court : elegant. b. : insincerely flattering. 2. : favoring the policy or party of the court. courtliness noun. courtly. 2 of 2. adverb. : in a courtly manner : politely. Synonyms. Adjective. classy. elegant. fine. graceful. handsome.
Courtly definition: polite, refined, or elegant. See examples of COURTLY used in a sentence.
polite and formal in behavior. relating to a royal court (= the official home of a king or queen): Quiet courtly life did not satisfy the King. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Polite and respectful. candy coat. candy-coated. chivalric. chivalrous.
1. Suitable for a royal court; stately: courtly furniture and pictures. 2. Elegant; refined: courtly manners. 3. Flattering in an insincere way; obsequious. adv. In a courtly manner; elegantly or politely. court′li·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
extremely polite and full of respect, especially in an old-fashioned way. He bowed in a very old-fashioned and courtly way. They learnt how to behave and how to speak in a courtly fashion. Definition of courtly adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
adjective. refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court. “a courtly gentleman” synonyms: formal, stately. dignified. having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Courtly."
You use courtly to describe someone whose behavior is very polite, often in a rather old-fashioned way.
Courtly Definition. kôrtlē. courtlier, courtliest. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Adjective. Adverb. Filter. adjective. courtliest, courtlier. Suitable for a king's court; dignified, polite, elegant, etc. Courtly manners. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Elegant; refined. Courtly manners.
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