courtly
Meanings
Adjective Satellite
- refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
- "a courtly gentleman"
Adj
- Befitting of a royal court; reflecting the manners or behaviour of people at court.
- Of or relating to a royal court.
- Overly eager to please or obey.
Adv
- In the manner of a royal court; in a manner befitting of a royal court.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English courtly, equivalent to court + -ly.
Synonyms
courtlily, dignified, flattering, formal, genteel, obsequious, refined, servile, stately, well-mannered
Scrabble Score: 12
courtly is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL wordcourtly is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
courtly is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 14
courtly is a valid Words With Friends word