courtliness (noun)
1courtliness — courtly ► ADJECTIVE (courtlier, courtliest) ▪ very dignified and polite. DERIVATIVES courtliness noun …
2courtliness — noun see courtly I …
3courtliness — noun The quality of being courtly; refinement of manners …
4courtliness — noun elegance suggestive of a royal court • Derivationally related forms: ↑courtly • Hypernyms: ↑elegance …
5courtly — I. adjective (courtlier; est) Date: 15th century 1. a. of a quality befitting the court ; elegant b. insincerely flattering 2. favoring the policy or party of the court • courtliness noun II …
6courtly — adjective (courtlier, courtliest) very polite and refined. Derivatives courtliness noun …
7courtly — adjective graceful and polite: He answered with a courtly bow. courtliness noun (U) …
8courtly — /ˈkɔtli / (say kawtlee) adjective (courtlier, courtliest) 1. polite; elegant; refined. 2. flattering; obsequious. 3. of the court of a sovereign. –adverb 4. in the manner of courts; elegantly; flatteringly. –courtliness, noun …
9courtly — ► ADJECTIVE (courtlier, courtliest) ▪ very dignified and polite. DERIVATIVES courtliness noun …
10gallantry — noun a) courage b) chivalrous courtliness, especially towards women …
