English-Finnish translations for courtly

Definition of courtly

• Befitting of a royal court; reflecting the manners or behaviour of people at court
• Of or relating to a royal court
• Overly eager to please or obey
• In the manner of a royal court; in a manner befitting of a royal court

Examples

• He swept off his hat and made a deep courtly bow
• The troubadours sang songs about courtly love
• She tried to remain aloof from courtly intrigues

Related words

• court
• courtesy
• courteous
• courtyard
• courtship
• courtier
• courtiers
• courteously
• courtesan
• forecourt