courtliness
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8.1
- noun
- /ˈkɔrtlinəs/
- Literature
:
cortesía
- Gudrun was a woman of such courtliness that whatever finery other women wore, they seemed like mere trinkets beside hers.
- courtliness in Renaissance
Examples
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He sounded so pleasant on the phone, with his American accent and a Spanish courtliness.
Fiction book (1999) -
I know that this gentleman has the courtliness of a true knight.
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His red eyes swim toward her, and he says with drunken courtliness, "I'm terribly sorry."
Fiction book (1998) -
He's tall and slender, good-natured, smart; his manner is a perfect blend of courtliness and nonchalance.
Fiction book (1996) -
Get out. "I'm sorry if we've disturbed you, madam," the godsman said, filling his words with as much courtliness as he could summon up in the circumstances.
Fiction book (2000) -
Popsie had the patience of a woman and the authority and checkbook of a man; salesgirls loved his courtliness, cheerfulness, and his obvious appreciation for fabric and style.
Fiction book (2000) -
He treated each guest with such courtliness that everyone felt like royalty during the event.
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The teacher's courtliness impressed the parents at the school meeting, making them feel valued and respected.
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Her courtliness in conversation made everyone around her feel comfortable and admired.
Synonyms
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6.5
Polite and respectful behavior that men show toward women
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7.9
Polite and elegant behavior that shows high social standing
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3.9
A calm, elegant way of moving and behaving
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4.1
A quality of being elegant, stylish, and showing good taste
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7.2
A calm, serious, and impressive way of behaving or looking
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7.2
Polite and kind behaviour that shows respect and good manners
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6.7
A quality of being like a king or queen, showing calm, dignity, and elegance
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6.7
A grand, noble style like that of a prince
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8.4
A polite way of behaving that follows social rules
A polite, graceful way of behaving, speaking, and dressing
A smooth, charming way of behaving that makes people feel relaxed
A grand, impressive way of acting like a king or queen
A polite way of behaving that shows respect for other people
A style that seems elegant and upper class
Antonyms
How Refined
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5.9
47
3.5
- Literature
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8.1
- Formal
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7.3
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1.3
248
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Courtliness comes from court, which at first meant 'a king's place' or 'royal house', and it is the same root you see in courtesy. So, courtliness means behaving politely and elegantly, like someone at a royal court.