COURTLY

courtly, formal, stately

(adjective) refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court; “a courtly gentleman”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

courtly (comparative courtlier, superlative courtliest)

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

Synonyms: refined, dignified, genteel, well-mannered

Of or relating to a royal court.

(obsolete) Overly eager to please or obey.

Synonyms: flattering, obsequious, servile

Adverb

courtly (comparative more courtly, superlative most courtly)

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

Synonym: courtlily

Source: Wiktionary

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Court"ly (-l), a. Etym: [From Court.]

1. Relating or belonging to a court.

2. Elegant; polite; courtlike; flattering. In courtly company or at my beads. Shak.

3. Disposed to favor the great; favoring the policy or party of the court; obsequious. Macualay.

Court"ly, adv.

Definition: In the manner of courts; politely; gracefully; elegantly. They can produce nothing so courtly writ. Dryden

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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