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    courtly
    /ˈkɔːtli/

    adjective

    • 1. very polite or refined, as befitting a royal court: "he gave a courtly bow"

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  3. Courtly means polite and formal in behaviour relating to a royal court. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and its usage in literature and history with Cambridge Dictionary.

    • English (US)

      polite and formal in behavior. relating to a royal court (=...

  4. Learn the meaning of courtly as an adjective and an adverb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Courtly can mean elegant, flattering, or favoring the court policy or party.

  5. Courtly means polite and formal in behavior relating to a royal court. Learn how to use this adjective with examples, related words and phrases, and translations in different languages.

  6. Courtly definition: polite, refined, or elegant. See examples of COURTLY used in a sentence.

  7. Definitions of courtly. 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. APA. Chicago. Copy citation. VocabTrainer™. Start Now.

  8. Courtly means polite, refined, or elegant, often in a rather old-fashioned way. It can also mean flattering or obsequious. See word frequency, origin, and usage examples from various sources.

  9. Courtly means extremely polite and full of respect, especially in an old-fashioned way. Learn how to use this adjective with nouns like love and see pronunciation and usage notes.