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Meanings of courtly in English
Usage of courtly in English
1
The remaining nobles were dressed in courtly apparel and becoming the scene.
2
Resolutely formal and courtly: the very model of the traditional Adwami aristocrat.
3
Up in the empyrean courtly circles his relations were quite as gratifying.
4
The Major was a courtly gentleman who told stories of the war.
5
Shandi walked me though the courtly dances of a half dozen countries.
6
Do you ask her, Redwald; I am rough, and you are courtly.
7
Rudolf expressed his regret in a few courtly words, and then retired.
8
It startled the courtly riders, and for a moment chilled their gaiety.
9
A great draught swayed the lights about that black and courtly figure.
10
The old man bowed in courtly fashion over the young woman's hand.
11
He bowed low in courtly old world fashion over the girl's hand.
12
Ammiani muttered a courtly phrase, whereat Corte yawned in very grim fashion.
13
And, raising his hat, the courtly old man saluted the fallen soldier.
14
As he bent over her hand his manner appeared courtly and reverent.
15
This is a most courtly and gentle sport which you have devised.
16
His sharp tongue and outspoken language were never consistent with courtly subserviency.
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Courtly across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common