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Meaning of courtly

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

courtly

Pronunciation:/ˈkɔːtli//ˈkɔɹtli/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Befitting of a royal court; reflecting the manners or behaviour of people at court.

    Example: He swept off his hat and made a deep courtly bow.

    Synonyms:dignifiedgenteelrefinedwell-mannered

  2. Of or relating to a royal court.

    Example: She tried to remain aloof from courtly intrigues.

  3. Overly eager to please or obey.

    Synonyms:flatteringobsequiousservile

adverb

Definitions

  1. In the manner of a royal court; in a manner befitting of a royal court.

    Synonyms:courtlily
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/courtly

Related words

formaldignifiedstatelyelegantregalaristocraticgenteelrefined