courtly

adjective
UK: /ˈkɔːrtli/
US: /ˈkɔːrtli/

  1. Refined and polite, as expected in a royal court; showing courteous behavior.

    1. He gave a courtly bow to the queen.
    2. His courtly manners made everyone feel at ease during the formal dinner.

  2. Characterized by elegance and refinement; often associated with historical courts.

    1. The knight displayed courtly grace in every movement.
    2. The museum exhibited the artifacts reflecting courtly life in the 18th century.

Synonyms

polite elegant courteous gracious refined
courtly adverb

  1. In a refined and polite manner, befitting a royal court.

    1. He bowed courtly to greet the duchess.
    2. She responded courtly to the king's compliment with a smile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "courtly" in English means: Refined and polite, as expected in a royal court; showing courteous behavior., Characterized by elegance and refinement; often associated with historical courts..

The phonetic transcription of "courtly" is /ˈkɔːrtli/ in British English and /ˈkɔːrtli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "courtly": polite, elegant, courteous, gracious, refined.

Example usage of "courtly": "He gave a courtly bow to the queen.". More examples on the page.