Courtly

adjective

/ˈkɔːtli/

Word Frequency: 1.5

Definitions

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

"He swept off his hat and made a deep courtly bow."

2.adjectiveOf or relating to a royal court.

"She tried to remain aloof from courtly intrigues."

3.adjectiveOverly eager to please or obey.

4.adverbIn the manner of a royal court; in a manner befitting of a royal court.

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