courtlier; courtliest
2
: favoring the policy or party of the court
courtliness
noun
Examples of courtly in a Sentence
his courtly manners made him a favorite escort of widowed socialites
Recent Examples on the Web
His Buena Vista Social Club premiered at the Berlin Film Festival and the courtly gents from Havana beat out their electrifying rhythms.
—
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 June 2026
In addition to writing the show, his central acting turn as Vega/Zorro showcases a formidable skillset as a courtly presence equipped with agile swordplay and a cracking bullwhip.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 12 May 2026
The royal court, along with the palaces of nobles, became centers of elegance and display, with ceremonies and outward grandeur being an important part of courtly culture.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
The courtly British comedy finds Albert Finney embracing saucy adventures and getting into swordfights as a squire cast out of his kingdom.
80.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for courtly
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 June 2026
In addition to writing the show, his central acting turn as Vega/Zorro showcases a formidable skillset as a courtly presence equipped with agile swordplay and a cracking bullwhip.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 12 May 2026
The royal court, along with the palaces of nobles, became centers of elegance and display, with ceremonies and outward grandeur being an important part of courtly culture.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
The courtly British comedy finds Albert Finney embracing saucy adventures and getting into swordfights as a squire cast out of his kingdom.
80.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for courtly
Cite this Entry
“Courtly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courtly. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
