courtly
adjective /ˈkɔːt.li/
/ˈkɔːrt-/ Definition
› polite and formal in behaviourPolite and respectfulPolite and respectful courtliness /-nəs/ noun [U] Polite and respectfulPolite and respectful
(Definition of courtly adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- chivalrous adjective
- chivalry noun
- civil adjective (POLITE)
- civility noun
- civilized adjective (POLITE)
- civilly adverb
- couth adjective
- deferential adjective
- euphemism noun
- gallant adjective (POLITE)
- gentlemanly adjective
- grace noun (POLITENESS)
- PC adjective
- polite adjective
- politely adverb
- politically correct adjective
- refined adjective (POLITE)
- respect noun (HONOUR)
- respectful adjective (HONOUR)
- respectfully adverb (POLITE)
Topic:
Polite and respectful
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