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courtliness

noun

Definition of courtlinessnext
as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style there's a courtliness to rococo furniture that makes you feel like you should be wearing fine clothes and sipping champagne

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  1. elegance
  2. majesty
  3. refinement
Noun
  • The spacious drawing room radiates Georgian elegance with soaring ceilings, floor-length sash windows, mural wallpaper, and intricate crown moldings.
    — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026
  • But lady-like neutrals offer understated elegance that elongates the fingers and instantly softens the look of the hands.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • From the charming courtyards and upscale fashion boutiques tucked behind Worth Avenue to the rugged majesty of Jupiter’s inlets, the region is a playground for the curious traveler.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The stunning majesty of Florida’s wildlife, lands and culture is on display in a new show at Winter Garden’s SOBO Art Gallery.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of majesty
Noun
  • Often put forward bluntly, the latter could also impress in its refinement.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The refinement is drawing mainstream luxury retailers such as Net-a-porter, which is about to launch the brand from fall 2026.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of refinement
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“Courtliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtliness. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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