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Courtly

/ˈkɔːtli/

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

📖 Definitions of "Courtly"

adjective
  1. 1

    Befitting 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. 2

    Of or relating to a royal court.

    "She tried to remain aloof from courtly intrigues."

  3. 3

    Overly eager to please or obey.

adverb
  1. 1

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

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