Courtly is valid Scrabble Word

Definitions for COURTLY in dictionary:

VERB:
• In the manner of courts; politely; gracefully; elegantly.
ADJECTIVE:
• polite
• very polite or refined, as befitting a royal court
• ceremoniously polite
• Relating or belonging to a court.
• Elegant; polite; courtlike; flattering.
• Disposed to favor the great; favoring the policy or party of the court; obsequious.
• refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
OTHER DEFINITIONS:
• stately

Words related to COURTLY

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Words that contain COURTLY

uncourtly14

How to use COURTLY in a sentence

• They were the sins, the filthy, immortal sins of those courtly men and women.
• Between Egerton and Denbigh there was maintained a kind of courtly intercourse, which prevented any disagreeable collision from their evident dislike.
• This man had penetrating eyes, a courtly manner, and an unmistakable leaning toward companionship and mint-juleps.
• I am, SIR, Your most humble Servant, Francis Courtly.
• As the clock struck twelve, however, all sounds were hushed, and the courtly party stationed themselves on the steps leading to the choir.
• Sir Thomas was a courtly old gentleman, and he had seen much of the world.
• But they were not merely the insipid language of courtly compliment.
• That Radha and Krishna should be portrayed in so civilized a manner is evidence of the power which the Krishna story had come to exercise on courtly minds.
• They were followed by Spenser, Sir Philip Sidney and a host of Elizabethan poets, courtly and otherwise.
• The most animated eloquence, the keenest observation, the most sparkling wit, the most courtly grace, were united to charm her.
• In his verses also he is always desirous of being airy, graceful, easy, courtly, and ITALIAN.
• The older knights who were acquaint with courtly custom, had him in their care.
• In truth, they gave the knights right courtly greetings.
• Whatever courtly breeding Lady Helca had possessed, Dame Kriemhild practiced this full many a day.
• You did once, you know, at the May party, and none of the other girls had so courtly a partner.
• While groaning under the collar of courtly servitude, he determined that the youth should study law.
• At last, with a courtly bow, the cooper put it into his hands, and then the rustic emptied the bowl in one draught and drew a deep sigh of satisfaction.
• His aunt was broken down by sorrow, but nevertheless, she treated him with a courtly deference.
• Quincy sent up his card, and in a very short time was shown into the presence of a courtly gentleman, between sixty and seventy years of age.
• He had seen world-powers incarnate below him in the glittering rustling figure of the Queen, and the dark-eyed courtly Ambassador in his orders and jewels at her side.
• It was not for her to know that her mother, while hanging on every word of the courtly old man, was closely observing both her and Hugh.
• It was for long the custom for courtly historians and polite politicians to compliment the Queen upon the correctness of her attitude towards the Constitution.
• On the other hand, we do undoubtedly meet with incidents and characters in the courtly shows which appear to belong to the style of the popular burlesque.
• Courtiers and wits abounded, but none more courtly or witty than he, when he was moved.
• Or they may remember subsequently his constant, pathetic effort to maintain his old courtly mien against his resultant paralysis.
• But presently the entrance to the parlor was brightened by the loveliest girl he had ever looked upon, and following her walked a courtly, elegant gentleman.
• Once, as they drove along the quay, they met the Major and the dog, and in response to a courtly bow, the Little Colonel waved her hand and smiled.
• He is slender, a bit under middle stature and has a handsome face and courtly manners.
• West kissed her, and turned to Lady Verner with some courtly words.
• This he explained with courtly excuses, saying that he would not be long held, and would mount and follow in an hour.
• The disposition flourishes best in courtly scenes, but it will grow anywhere, ay, and flourish anywhere.

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