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courtly

🇬🇧 UK/'kɒ:tli/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Having the refined, elegant manners associated with a royal court.

彬彬有礼的,举止高雅的,宫廷式的

adv.

In a refined, elegant manner befitting a royal court.

彬彬有礼地,高雅地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
courtenclosed yard, royal residence, place of justice
+
lyin the manner of
=courtly

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The ambassador's courtly manners reflected his aristocratic background.

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