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COURTLY Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word courtly. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word courtly. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For COURTLY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for courtly, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
dignified elegant formal gallant gracious noble polite refined sophisticated

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