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courtly

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court⋅ly

  [kawrt-lee, kohrt-] adjective, -li⋅er, -li⋅est, adverb
–adjective
1. polite, refined, or elegant: courtly manners.
2. flattering; obsequious.
3. noting, pertaining to, or suitable for the court of a sovereign.
–adverb
4. in a courtly manner; politely or flatteringly.
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Origin:
1400–50; late ME; see court, -ly

Related forms:
court⋅li⋅ness, noun
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court·ly   (kôrt'lē, kōrt'-)   
adj.   court·li·er, court·li·est

  1. Suitable for a royal court; stately: courtly furniture and pictures.

  2. Elegant; refined: courtly manners.

  3. Flattering in an insincere way; obsequious.

adv.  In a courtly manner; elegantly or politely.
court'li·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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