courtly

🇺🇸 /ˈkɔːrtli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkɔːtli/
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adjective
R

polite and respectful in a formal or old-fashioned way

He gave her a courtly bow, showing great respect.

translation

adj. polite and respectful in a formal or old-fashioned way

Word Forms

Comparative courtlier
Superlative courtliest