Courtly
adjective
Related to, or suitable for a royal court.
He had a courtly manner and treated her with great respect.
Often appears as...
- courtly manners
- courtly behavior
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Having a polite, refined and sophisticated manner, like the behavior seen in royal courts.
Her courtly demeanor commanded respect from everyone around her.
Often appears as...
- courtly charm
- courtly etiquette
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Related to, or suitable for a royal court.
He had a courtly manner and treated her with great respect.
Often appears as...
- courtly manners
- courtly behavior
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Having a polite, refined and sophisticated manner, like the behavior seen in royal courts.
Her courtly demeanor commanded respect from everyone around her.
Often appears as...
- courtly charm
- courtly etiquette
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Regal Associations
Courtly suggests qualities associated with royalty like decorum and distinction.
The singer's courtly presence evoked images of regal elegance.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Courtly is often used to describe things from historical times when courts were prevalent.
The novel featured courtly costumes that were reminiscent of the Renaissance period.
Pro Tip 3/3High-Status Symbol
Using 'courtly' implies that something or someone embodies high social status or authority.
He received a courtly honor for his contributions to the arts.
Pro Tip 1/3Regal Associations
Courtly suggests qualities associated with royalty like decorum and distinction.
The singer's courtly presence evoked images of regal elegance.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Courtly is often used to describe things from historical times when courts were prevalent.
The novel featured courtly costumes that were reminiscent of the Renaissance period.
Pro Tip 3/3High-Status Symbol
Using 'courtly' implies that something or someone embodies high social status or authority.
He received a courtly honor for his contributions to the arts.
Pro Tip 1/3Regal Associations
Courtly suggests qualities associated with royalty like decorum and distinction.
The singer's courtly presence evoked images of regal elegance.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Courtly is often used to describe things from historical times when courts were prevalent.
The novel featured courtly costumes that were reminiscent of the Renaissance period.
Pro Tip 3/3High-Status Symbol
Using 'courtly' implies that something or someone embodies high social status or authority.
He received a courtly honor for his contributions to the arts.
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Video examples
The power of introverts...
that was my favorite place in the world when I was growing up, partly because it was filled with his very gentle, very courtly presence and partly because it was filled with books. I mean literally every table, every chair in this apartment had yielded its original function to now serve as a surface for swaying stacks of books.
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Why should you read...
Is he a noble son avenging his father? Or a mad prince creating courtly chaos? Should he act or observe, doubt or trust? Who is he? Why is he here?
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The power of introverts...
that was my favorite place in the world when I was growing up, partly because it was filled with his very gentle, very courtly presence and partly because it was filled with books. I mean literally every table, every chair in this apartment had yielded its original function to now serve as a surface for swaying stacks of books.
Video examples
Why should you read...
Is he a noble son avenging his father? Or a mad prince creating courtly chaos? Should he act or observe, doubt or trust? Who is he? Why is he here?
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Janet Reno
American Public Servant
One of the reasons I love the law is because I was raised in family - my grandfather was a lawyer, but more importantly, my grandmother was his secretary. And she taught me that lawyers were some of the most civil, most courteous - and in those days, most courtly - people that she knew.
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Hilary Mantel
English Writer
It is difficult to know how the Tudors actually spoke because we're going back before Shakespeare; much of the drama from that period is courtly, allegorical.
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Stephen Moyer
English Actor
I often think a lot of women's attraction to vampires is based on the fact that vampires come from centuries ago, from eras of chivalry and courtly virtues.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
American Philosopher
We have listened too long to the courtly Muses of Europe.
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Janet Reno
American Public Servant
One of the reasons I love the law is because I was raised in family - my grandfather was a lawyer, but more importantly, my grandmother was his secretary. And she taught me that lawyers were some of the most civil, most courteous - and in those days, most courtly - people that she knew.
Quote examples
Hilary Mantel
English Writer
It is difficult to know how the Tudors actually spoke because we're going back before Shakespeare; much of the drama from that period is courtly, allegorical.
Quote examples
Stephen Moyer
English Actor
I often think a lot of women's attraction to vampires is based on the fact that vampires come from centuries ago, from eras of chivalry and courtly virtues.
Quote examples
Ralph Waldo Emerson
American Philosopher
We have listened too long to the courtly Muses of Europe.
Example 1 of 4
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