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courtly

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adjective

court·​ly ˈkȯrt-lē How to pronounce courtly (audio)
courtlier; courtliest
1
a
: of a quality befitting the court : elegant
b
: insincerely flattering
2
: favoring the policy or party of the court
courtliness noun

courtly

2 of 2

adverb

: in a courtly manner : politely

Synonyms

Adjective

Example Sentences

Adjective his courtly manners made him a favorite escort of widowed socialites
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
The quartet took a stately tempo in the minuet, emphasizing its courtly associations. Tim Diovanni, Dallas News, 27 Apr. 2021 Dinkins, meanwhile, was known for his courtly manner, dapper dress, and meticulous grammar and speaking style, which represented a refreshing change for many New Yorkers. Tina Susman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2020 Ballad’s third-person past fits Coriolanus’ intellectual courtly existence, all fake smiles and knowing banter with addled professors. Darren Franich, EW.com, 19 May 2020 Early last month, at a Mexican restaurant in Seattle, the first United States hot spot of the coronavirus outbreak, Mr. Hayes worked around the no-handshaking protocol with a good-natured, mock-courtly bow. John Schwartz, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2020 Could this courtly gentleman really be capable of brutal savagery? Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2019 The cops’ fictional pursuit of the Red Queen intersects with historical events and there are some delightful real-life cameos here, particularly the portrait of a wry and courtly Henry Cabot Lodge Jr., then the ambassador to South Vietnam. Jennifer Reese, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2020 Conan Doyle himself viewed these courtly and martial virtues as sacrosanct. Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 15 Jan. 2020 Vincent Canby, however, the courtly film critic for The New York Times, was not one of them. Neil Genzlinger, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2020
Adverb
One of those cultural expeditions leads to the local museum, where a dashing, courtly curator named Patrick (Dawson), whom Tom once met in a traffic accident on the job, is eager to expand their world with lectures and recitals. Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 12 Sep. 2022 They were charmed—just as the Windsors were charmed by the courtly and urbane Hartnell. James Collard, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2022 But in all his dealings with his teenage wife, is Alfonso not appropriately courtly and solicitous? Ron Charles, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 Their son became a handsome New York Times reporter who kept his hair neatly combed, favored three-piece suits, and maintained a Georgia drawl and the courtly manners of the Old South. Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2022 Rococo costumes are done up in garish colors; courtly gestures go hand in hand with libertinage. Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 13 June 2022 There follows a high-strung romance between the courtly Renato and the outwardly hesitant, inwardly hopeful Jane, one that is complicated when it is revealed that Renato is a married man (though a discontent one). Peter Tonguette, WSJ, 13 July 2022 Carrère’s manner was measured, almost courtly; his smile resembles a wince. Ian Parker, The New Yorker, 4 July 2022 In fact, Cartier hardly needed a courtly setting to drive home the message that these pieces were destined for modern royals, both the literal and figurative kind. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 29 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adverb

circa 1592, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of courtly was in the 15th century

Phrases Containing courtly

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