courtly

• Устаревшее прилагательное, описывающее изысканные, достойные или элегантные манеры, типичные для королевского двора.

An old-fashioned adjective describing refined, dignified, or elegant manners typical of a royal court.

1. Refined and politeC1formal

   Having manners and behavior suitable for a royal court; elegant and dignified.

   Учтивый

   • His courtly manners impressed the ambassador.
   • She received the guests with courtly grace.
   • The knight's courtly behavior won the favor of the queen.

   Synonymschivalrouscourteouscultivateddecorousdignifiedelegantgenteelgraciousmannerlypolishedpoliterefinedsuaveurbane

   Antonymsboorishcoarserudeuncouthvulgar

2. Flattering or gallantC1formal

   Showing elaborate politeness and respect, especially towards women.

   Галантный

   • He made a courtly bow before addressing the lady.
   • The poet's courtly verses praised her beauty.
   • His courtly compliments were both charming and old-fashioned.

   Synonymschivalrouscourteousdeferentialgallantgraciouspolitesuaveurbane

   Antonymsbluntboorishdiscourteousimpoliteroughrudeunciviluncouth