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courtly: Meaning and Definition of
court•ly
Pronunciation: (kôrt'lē, kōrt'-), [key]
— adj., adv. -li•er, -li•est,
- polite, refined, or elegant: courtly manners.
- flattering; obsequious.
- noting, pertaining to, or suitable for the court of a sovereign.
- in a courtly manner; politely or flatteringly.
See also:
- courtly (Thesaurus)
