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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Noun
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Their products are trusted by chefs around the world for their performance, durability and timeless elegance.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026 -
Charming original features have been restored and a refined contemporary elegance woven in, with old-world Venetian craftsmanship sitting alongside more modern touches.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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The fact that none of us got to see it, adds to the majesty and allure of the yeti, right?—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Many scientists have expressed how studying the majesty of the cosmos can be complementary rather than conflicting with their faith or spiritual practice.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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In 2012, the couple opened Rich Table as a break from stuffier environs — a restaurant that put refinement on the plate instead of in the tablecloth, band tees welcome.—
Cesar Hernandez,
San Francisco Chronicle,
27 Mar. 2026
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The observed activity could instead reflect internal neural processes, such as refinement of camouflage abilities.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Courtliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtliness. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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