courtly
adjective/ˈkɔrtli/
Frequency rank: #18,799 most common English word
Meaning
Polite and refined in a way associated with a royal court; elegantly dignified.
Example sentence
The ambassador greeted every guest with courtly manners and elegant speech.
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