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courtly

court·ly [ káwrtlee ] (comparative court·li·er, superlative court·li·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. with refined manners: showing great delicacy and refinement in behavior

2. insincerely polite: insincerely polite or deferential in order to win somebody's favor

3. of highest quality: rich or fine and suitable for a royal court


court·li·ness noun
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