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Courtly

//ˈkɔɹtli// adj, adv

Definitions

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. obsolete

    "Here FLATT’RY, eldest born of guile, Weaves with rare skill the silken smile, The courtly cringe, the supple bow, The private squeeze, the Levee vow,"

Adjective
  1. 1
    refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    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."

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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