Courtly – very polite and refined, as befitting a royal court
(Pronounced kohrt-lee)
To remember the definition of the word courtly, use the following mnemonic:
In court you have to be the opposite of silly (courtly) you should be very polite and refined.
Examples of courtly in a sentence
His behaviour was far from courtly.
He gave a courtly bow upon her arrival.
They were welcomed in a courtly manner.
