courtly

UK
/ˈkɔːtli/
US
/ˈkɔrtli/

Translations

courtlyadjective
courtlier
Comp.
courliest
Super.
UK
/ˈkɔːtli/
US
/ˈkɔrtli/
The knight was known for his courtly behavior.
Рыцарь был известен своим галантным поведением.
He had a courtly manner that impressed everyone.
У него были вежливые манеры, которые впечатляли всех.
Her courtly dress was the talk of the evening.
Ее изысканное платье было темой вечера.
Additional translations
courtlyadverb
UK
/ˈkɔːt.li/
US
/ˈkɔrt.li/
He bowed courtly before the queen.
Он учтиво поклонился перед королевой.

Definitions

courtlyadjective
Relating to or befitting a royal court.
The ambassador's courtly manners impressed everyone at the royal banquet.
Polite, refined, or elegant in manner.
He greeted her with a courtly bow, reminiscent of a bygone era.
courtlyadverb
(archaic) In a courtly manner; with elegance and polite refinement.
He knelt courtly before the monarch, his head bowed in silent respect.