courtly

English

Etymology

court +‎ -ly

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈkɔːtli/
(US) IPA^(key): /ˈkɔɹtli/

Adjective

courtly (comparative courtlier, superlative courtliest)

Suitable for a royal court; refined, dignified.
- 1598, William Shakespeare, As You Like It, III. ii. 666:
  Corin. You have too courtly a wit for me; I’ll rest.
Obsequious, flattering.
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Translations

Portuguese: cortês (pt) m or f

Swedish: hövisk (sv)

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