COURTLY Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word courtly. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for COURTLY
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refined | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • (used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel • freed from impurities by processing adjective satellite • showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience • precise to a fine degree • suggesting taste, ease, and wealth | ||||||||
formal | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress) • (of spoken and written language) adhering to traditional standards of correctness and without casual, contracted, and colloquial forms noun • a lavish dance requiring formal attire • a gown for evening wear adjective satellite • characteristic of or befitting a person in authority • represented in simplified or symbolic form • logically deductive • refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court | ||||||||
chivalrous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • being attentive to women like an ideal knight | ||||||||
elegant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style adjective satellite • suggesting taste, ease, and wealth • displaying effortless beauty and simplicity in movement or execution | ||||||||
gallant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance • a man who attends or escorts a woman adjective satellite • unflinching in battle or action • lively and spirited • having or displaying great dignity or nobility • being attentive to women like an ideal knight | ||||||||
gentlemanly | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • befitting a man of good breeding | ||||||||
gracious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit adjective satellite • characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects • exhibiting courtesy and politeness • disposed to bestow favors | ||||||||
polite | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc. • not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others adjective satellite • marked by refinement in taste and manners | ||||||||
dignified | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance adjective satellite • having or showing self-esteem | ||||||||
flattering | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • showing or representing to advantage adjective satellite • obsequiously complimentary | ||||||||
genteel | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by refinement in taste and manners | ||||||||
obsequious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery • attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner | ||||||||
servile | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior adjective satellite • relating to or involving slaves or appropriate for slaves or servants | ||||||||
well-mannered | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • of good upbringing • socially correct in behavior | ||||||||
stately | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • impressive in size, manner, or appearance • of size and dignity suggestive of a statue • refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court |