Courtierly

/ˈkɔːrtɪərli/ adjective

Definition

In the manner or style of a courtier; characteristic of court life, behavior, or elegance; refined and elegant in the style of a royal court.

Etymology

From 'courtier' + the adjectival suffix '-ly,' forming an adjective that means 'in the manner of a courtier' or 'befitting a courtier.'

Kelly Says

This word is rare today, but during the Renaissance it was used to describe the refined, elegant way courtiers spoke and moved—it was aspirational language for anyone trying to climb the social ladder!

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