Courtly

7 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Having or displaying the refined, dignified, and elegant manners considered appropriate to a royal court.

“He made a courtly bow before addressing the assembled dignitaries with great formality.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

court·ly

Related Words

Synonyms

formalstately

Antonyms

boorish rudeuncouthrough

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Wordle

The LY ending marks this as an adverb pattern but COURTLY is actually an adjective, the Y is key.

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points, the Y (4 pts) boosts the score. A high-register adjective worth saving tiles to play.

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Words you can make from Courtly

Shorter words formed from the letters in “courtly”.

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