Sekirov Dictionary

courtly

UK /ˈkɔːtli/US /ˈkɔɹtli/

adjective 4
adverb 1
forms 4

adjective4

•
Of or relating to a royal court.
- She tried to remain aloof from courtly intrigues.
•
Befitting of a royal court; reflecting the manners or behaviour of people at court; stately, rich or fine, and so suitable for a royal court.
- He swept off his hat and made a deep courtly bow.
- The troubadours sang songs about courtly love.
Of or relating to courtly love or courtship.
•
(no longer used) Overly eager to please or obey.
- 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, — 1764

adverb1

•
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. — 1598

forms

courtlier · more courtly · courtliest · most courtly

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