Definition of COURTLY

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.

Scrabble Score: 12

courtly is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
courtly 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