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courtly

court·ly
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kawrt-lee, kohrt-]
    • /ˈkɔrt li, ˈkoʊrt-/
    • /ˈkɔːt.li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kawrt-lee, kohrt-]
    • /ˈkɔrt li, ˈkoʊrt-/

Definitions of courtly word

  • adjective courtly You use courtly to describe someone whose behaviour is very polite, often in a rather old-fashioned way. 3
  • adjective courtly of or suitable for a royal court 3
  • adjective courtly refined in manner 3
  • adjective courtly ingratiating 3
  • adjective courtly suitable for a king's court; dignified, polite, elegant, etc. 3
  • adjective courtly flattering, esp. in an obsequious way 3

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Origin of courtly

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at court, -ly

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Parts of speech for Courtly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

courtly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

courtly usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for courtly

adj courtly

  • gallant — brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: a gallant knight; a gallant rescue attempt.
  • aristocratic — Aristocratic means belonging to or typical of the aristocracy.
  • stately — majestic; imposing in magnificence, elegance, etc.: a stately home.
  • polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
  • civilized — If you describe a society as civilized, you mean that it is advanced and has sensible laws and customs.

adjective courtly

  • courteous — Someone who is courteous is polite and respectful to other people.
  • genteel — belonging or suited to polite society.
  • civilised — to bring out of a savage, uneducated, or rude state; make civil; elevate in social and private life; enlighten; refine: Rome civilized the barbarians.

Antonyms for courtly

adj courtly

  • unmannerly — not mannerly; impolite; discourteous; coarse.
  • impolite — not polite or courteous; discourteous; rude: an impolite reply.
  • unsophisticated — not sophisticated; simple; artless.
  • indecorous — not decorous; violating generally accepted standards of good taste or propriety; unseemly.
  • inelegant — not elegant; lacking in refinement, gracefulness, or good taste.

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