Definitions for courtly

courtly court·ly

Spelling: [kawrt-lee, kohrt-]
IPA: /ˈkɔrt li, ˈkoʊrt-/

Courtly is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 138 anagrams from letters in courtly (clortuy).

Definitions for courtly

adverb

  1. in a courtly manner; politely or flatteringly.

adjective

  1. polite, refined, or elegant:
  2. flattering; obsequious.
  3. noting, pertaining to, or suitable for the court of a sovereign.

Origin of courtly

late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at court, -ly

Examples for courtly

“Tell me about the amendment, Angus,” the courtly Hathaway said.

Mrs Varden called up quite a courtly air, and became seated.

Blumenthal, a courtly gentleman of 68 in a perfectly crisp blue shirt, gets laughs by trotting out his rudimentary Spanish.

Casanova signified his refusal with an exaggerated but courtly gesture.

A queen in the magnificence of her courtly surroundings could not have conquered him so quickly.

The driver, Amadou Diallo, was a courtly African immigrant who made it a point to wear a tie as he worked.

Monseigneur received him in a courtly manner, but they did not shake hands.

Mr Dorrit welcomed the visitor with the highest urbanity, and most courtly manners.

Who was the most erotic poet of the late Renaissance and early Baroque, when the quatrain reached its courtly zenith?

From a long-awaited sequel to a courtly farce, to a memoir of a childhood spent in the ruins of American aristocracy.

Word Value for courtly
Scrable

12

Words with friends

14

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