courtly, formal, stately
(adjective) refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court; “a courtly gentleman”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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
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
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
6 February 2025
(verb) make (substances) hard and improve their usability; “cure resin”; “cure cement”; “cure soap”
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
