courtly
courtly · courtlier · courtliest
höfisch
Befitting of a royal courtBefitting of a royal court; reflecting the manners or behaviour of people at court; stately, rich or fine, and so suitable for a royal court.
UK/ˈkɔːtli/US/ˈkɔɹtli/
Meaning
4 sensesBefitting of a royal court; reflecting the manners or behaviour of people at court; stately, rich or fine, and so suitable for a royal court.
He swept off his hat and made a deep courtly bow.
The troubadours sang songs about courtly love.
höfisch
refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
(broadly)Of or relating to courtly love or courtship.
Of or relating to a royal court.
She tried to remain aloof from courtly intrigues.
(obsolete)Overly eager to please or obey.
Translations
4 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
of or befitting of a royal court:
Origin
From Middle English courtly, equivalent to court + -ly.From Middle English courtly, equivalent to court + -ly.
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Forms
courtlier, courtliest| Comparative | courtlier Lesson |
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| Superlative | courtliest Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
9 synonymsWord family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form