Synonyms of courtly
8 similar words
Another word for courtly is dignified. Other synonyms of courtly are well-mannered.
Synonyms and similar words for courtly
adjectiveBefitting of a royal court; reflecting the manners or behaviour of people at court; stately, rich...
- refined
- dignifiedHaving an attitude or bearing that connotes respectability and poise.
- genteel
- well-manneredHaving good manners; polite, courteous, and socially correct; conforming to standards of good behaviour.
adjectiveOverly eager to please or obey.
adverbIn the manner of a royal court; in a manner befitting of a royal court.
- courtlilyIn a manner befitting of a royal court; in a courtly manner.
Meaning of courtly
- adjective Befitting of a royal court; reflecting the manners or behaviour of people at court; stately, rich or fine, and so suitable for a royal court.
- adjective Of or relating to courtly love or courtship.
- adjective Of or relating to a royal court.
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Questions about synonyms of courtly
- What is another word for courtly?
- Courtly has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dignified and well-mannered.
- What does courtly mean?
- Courtly means befitting of a royal court; reflecting the manners or behaviour of people at court; stately, rich or fine, and so suitable for a royal court.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: courtly (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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