courtly

/หˆkษ”หtli/

IPA: /K AO1 R T L IY0/

adjective
  1. 1

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

    โ€œHe swept off his hat and made a deep courtly bow.โ€

    syn:dignifiedgenteelrefinedwell-mannered
  2. 2

    Of or relating to a royal court.

    โ€œShe tried to remain aloof from courtly intrigues.โ€

  3. 3

    Overly eager to please or obey.

    syn:flatteringobsequiousservile
adverb
  1. 1

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

    syn:courtlily

Synonyms

courtlily

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