courtly

形容词 adj. 副词 adv.
中文释义
英 /ˈkɔːtli/    美 /ˈkɔɹtli/

英文释义

形容词 adj.
  1. Befitting of a royal court; reflecting the manners or behaviour of people at court; stately, rich or fine, and so suitable for a royal court.
    — He swept off his hat and made a deep courtly bow.
  2. Of or relating to a royal court.
    — She tried to remain aloof from courtly intrigues.
  3. Overly eager to please or obey. obsolete
    — Here FLATT’RY, eldest born of guile, Weaves with rare skill the silken smile, The courtly cringe, the supple bow, The private squeeze, the Levee vow,
副词 adv.
  1. In the manner of a royal court; in a manner befitting of a royal court.
    — Then will I deck thee Princely, instruct thee courtly, And present thee to the Queene as my gift.

词形变化

courtlier comparative courtliest superlative more courtly comparative most courtly superlative

词汇关系

衍生词
courtlily courtliness courtly love uncourtly
相关词
courteous courtlike

词源

词源 1
From Middle English courtly, equivalent to court + -ly.
词源 2
From Middle English courtly, equivalent to court + -ly.
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