courtly

• 形容举止优雅、有礼貌、有风度，尤指符合宫廷礼仪的；也指与宫廷或贵族有关的。

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.

   有礼的

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

   同义词chivalrouscourteouscultivateddecorousdignifiedelegantgenteelgraciousmannerlypolishedpoliterefinedsuaveurbane

   反义词boorishcoarserudeuncouthvulgar

2. Flattering or gallantC1formal

   Showing elaborate politeness and respect, especially towards women.

   殷勤有礼的

   • 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.

   同义词chivalrouscourteousdeferentialgallantgraciouspolitesuaveurbane

   反义词bluntboorishdiscourteousimpoliteroughrudeunciviluncouth