Pronunciation: /ˈkɔrtli/
adjective relating to or characteristic of a court or courtly life; elegant and polite in a formal way
A1 He greeted her with a courtly bow.
A2 The knight displayed courtly manners towards the princess.
B1 The ballroom was filled with courtly dances and elegant music.
B2 The queen's courtly attire was the talk of the royal court.
C1 The diplomat's courtly demeanor impressed everyone at the international summit.
C2 The playwright captured the essence of courtly love in his latest work.
formal The courtly manners of the gentleman impressed the royal family.
informal She always admired his courtly way of speaking to others.
slang I can't believe how courtly he was when he asked her out on a date.
figurative His courtly demeanor masked a cunning mind beneath.
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