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Meaning of 'courtly' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Courtly [ a.]
- Relating or belonging to a court.
- Elegant; polite; courtlike; flattering.
- Disposed to favor the great; favoring the policy or party of the court; obsequious.
2 . Courtly [ adv.]
- In the manner of courts; politely; gracefully; elegantly.

Meaning of 'courtly' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . courtly [ s]
Meaning (1):
- refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
Example in sentence:
  • a courtly gentleman

Nearby Words:

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