Courtly — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /ˈkȯrt-lē/ court·ly

Meaning & Definition of Courtly

Courtly (adjective)

  1. of a quality befitting the court, elegant
  2. insincerely flattering
  3. favoring the policy or party of the court

Courtly (adverb)

  1. in a courtly manner, politely

Courtly (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing elegance

    "his courtly manners made him a favorite escort of widowed socialites"

    similar: classy, elegant, fine, graceful, handsome, majestic, refined, stately, tasteful
    related: august, baronial, gallant, glorious, grand, heroic, imposing, lavish, luxurious, magnificent, monumental, noble, ornate, proud, regal, rich, royal, splendid, superb, artful, genteel, polished, sophisticated, classic, conservative, exquisite, quiet, restrained, simple, understated, aristocratic, patrician, à la mode, chic, fashionable, in, modish, posh, sharp, sleek, smart, snappy, stylish, swagger, swank, affected, grandiose, ostentatious, pretentious, recherché
    opposite: dowdy, graceless, inelegant, styleless, tasteless, unfashionable, unhandsome, unstylish
    near: cheesy, coarse, crude, flamboyant, flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, grotesque, loud, raffish, splashy, tacky, tawdry, ticky-tacky, rough-edged, rough-hewn, rude, trashy, uncouth, uncultivated, uncultured, unpolished, unrefined, vulgar

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Courtly

The most common words with a similar meaning to Courtly:

classy, elegant, fine, graceful, handsome, majestic, refined, stately, tasteful

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Courtly

Words with the opposite meaning of Courtly:

dowdy, graceless, inelegant, styleless, tasteless, unfashionable, unhandsome, unstylish

Related Words for Courtly

august, baronial, gallant, glorious, grand, heroic, imposing, lavish, luxurious, magnificent, monumental, noble, ornate, proud, regal, rich, royal, splendid, superb, artful, genteel, polished, sophisticated, classic, conservative, exquisite, quiet, restrained, simple, understated

Near Antonyms of Courtly

cheesy, coarse, crude, flamboyant, flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, grotesque, loud, raffish, splashy, tacky, tawdry, ticky-tacky, rough-edged, rough-hewn, rude, trashy, uncouth, uncultivated, uncultured, unpolished, unrefined, vulgar

Word Forms of Courtly

Inflections: courtlier, courtliest

Derived words: courtliness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Courtly

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Courtly

courtly love

Frequently Asked Questions about Courtly

What does "Courtly" mean?

"Courtly" means of a quality befitting the court, elegant. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: of a quality befitting the court, elegant.

What is another word for "Courtly"?

Other words for "Courtly" include classy, elegant, fine, graceful, handsome, majestic, refined and stately. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Courtly" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Courtly"?

There are 59 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Courtly". Common alternatives include classy, elegant, fine, graceful, handsome, majestic, refined, stately and tasteful.

What is the opposite of "Courtly"?

Antonyms of "Courtly" include dowdy, graceless, inelegant, styleless, tasteless, unfashionable, unhandsome and unstylish. Near antonyms include cheesy, coarse, crude and flamboyant.

How do you use "Courtly" in a sentence?

Examples of "Courtly" in a sentence: "his courtly manners made him a favorite escort of widowed socialites".

Is "Courtly" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Courtly" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Courtly"?

"Courtly" is pronounced /ˈkȯrt-lē/ and divided into syllables as court·ly.

What is the origin of the word "Courtly"?

First known use: 15th century.