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- adj. superlative form of courtly: most courtly.
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Examples
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In Pennsylvania legal circles, Mr. Amendola is known for attacking the credibility of alleged victims, especially those in sexual-assault cases, even more than most lawyers in such cases—and for doing it all with the courtliest of manners.
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The minuet – among other dances – reigned supreme as the courtliest, most ...
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These lady nuns must be of patrician lineage and of fortune enough to defray their expense in the convent, which is of the courtliest origin, for it was founded eight hundred years ago by Alfonso VIII. “to expiate his sins and to gratify his queen,” who probably knew of them.
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And pleased with this jest, he removed the chair from the table, took his stand behind the king, and proceeded to wait upon him in the courtliest way he was capable of.
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As a man, he had the courtliest of courtly manners; the air, too, of one well satisfied with his own personal appearance.
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The General, fearing a new outburst, turned to the old lady with his courtliest air.
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Some of the most noted chiefs of the wood-rangers were scions of the noblest families; and though living most of the year the life of savages, were able to shine by their graces and refinement in the courtliest society of the day.
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Moore hoped, with his courtliest reverence, that Miss Berkeley had not forgotten him.
The Continental Monthly, Vol 6, No 5, November 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy
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With my courtliest bow, in my best French, I made my compliments to her as if I had been accustomed to entering rooms in no other fashion.
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The prince hesitated a moment, and then in his courtliest manner he replied to my request:
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