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courtly adjective [ ˈkɔːtli ]

• very polite or refined, as befitting a royal court.
• "he gave a courtly bow"
Similar: refined, polished, cultivated, cultured, civilized, stylish, elegant, sophisticated, urbane, suave, debonair, polite, civil, courteous, gracious, well mannered, well bred, chivalrous, gallant, gentlemanly, ladylike, honourable, genteel, aristocratic, dignified, decorous, formal, ceremonious, stately, proper, couth, gentle,
Opposite: uncouth,


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