courtly
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In the manner of a royal courtIn the manner of a royal court; in a manner befitting of a royal court.
UK/ˈkɔːtli/US/ˈkɔɹtli/
Meaning
1 sensesIn the manner of a royal court; in a manner befitting of a royal court.
1766, Elizabeth Griffith, The Double Mistake, London: J. Almon et al., Act I, Scene 3, p. 12, Very courtly and correctly spoken on all sides, my lord;
Origin
From Middle English courtly, equivalent to court + -ly.From Middle English courtly, equivalent to court + -ly.
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Forms
more courtly, most courtly| Comparative | more courtly Lesson |
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| Superlative | most courtly |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb
See also
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