courtly

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   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
   adj

   Of or relating to a royal court.

   She tried to remain aloof from courtly intrigues.

3. 3
   adv

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

   Then will I deck thee Princely, instruct thee courtly, And present thee to the Queene as my gift.

4. 4
   adj

   refined or imposing in manner or appearance

From Middle English courtly, equivalent to court + -ly.

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