A courtly gentleman. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Adjective : courtly manners. From Dictionary.com.
Took her hand, bending down he kissed it in courtly fashion 202. From Wordnik.com. [The Golden Apple Tree] Reference
He took her hand and bending down he kissed it in courtly fashion. From Wordnik.com. [The Golden Apple Tree] Reference
A purpose to serve, a treaty becomes "a scrap" -- in German courtly hands. From Wordnik.com. [Raemaekers' Cartoons With Accompanying Notes by Well-known English Writers] Reference
She received foreign ambassadors, royal messengers and engaged in courtly pastimes. From Wordnik.com. [From Heads of Household to Heads of State: The Preaccession Households of Mary and Elizabeth Tudor, 1516-1558] Reference
I think this may be an extreme example of what Anne Fadiman calls a courtly book lover. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2005-09-01] Reference
He handed the burden to Lyran with a kind of courtly flourish. From Wordnik.com. [Fiddler Fair]
Not only was he "courtly" and kind, but he was one of the few writers of ou. From Wordnik.com. [Erica Jong: J.U. and I] Reference
Not only was he "courtly" and kind, but he was one of the few writers of ou ... digg. From Wordnik.com. [Erica Jong: J.U. and I] Reference
I place but little trust in courtly faith. From Wordnik.com. [Act III] Reference
Bending down he kissed it in courtly fashion. From Wordnik.com. [The Golden Apple Tree] Reference
He stepped out on the porch and bowed with a kind of courtly grace. From Wordnik.com. [A Little Girl in Old Boston] Reference
But his manners are not "courtly," nor the least "of the old school.". From Wordnik.com. [Fifteen Chapters of Autobiography] Reference
It may not be 'courtly' but it is certainly 'British', and we wish the kingdom had more such honest advisers. ". From Wordnik.com. [The Works of Lord Byron: Letters and Journals. Vol. 2] Reference
It may not be 'courtly', but it is certainly 'British', and we wish the kingdom had more such honest advisers. ". From Wordnik.com. [The Works of Lord Byron: Letters and Journals. Vol. 2] Reference
Beneath his courtly patrician style, Virginia Gov. From Wordnik.com. [Desperately Seeking Southerners] Reference
Some Democrats find Condit to be courtly and polite. From Wordnik.com. [Behind The Smile] Reference
Things are a little … courtly … in this town, I might offer. From Wordnik.com. [The Stream and The Torrent] Reference
He is a lovely, courtly man, a very old-fashioned kind of person. From Wordnik.com. [Week In Politics: Primaries, Tea Party, Tax Cuts] Reference
You know how he expresses it: with that courtly, slyly smiling nod. From Wordnik.com. [Idiot Nation?] Reference
That courtly gentleman was dispatched to Italy to charm the Italian. From Wordnik.com. [New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915] Reference
"Ah, Ma'amselle!" he said, bending before her with his courtly manner. From Wordnik.com. [The Maid of the Whispering Hills] Reference
Competition in the once courtly profession has forced some of the new tactics. From Wordnik.com. [So Many Ways To Say Goodbye] Reference
Robert Benmosche, whose swagger contrasted with Mr. Henrikson's courtly style. From Wordnik.com. [MetLife's Singing CEO Seeks the Right Note] Reference
First off, the amiable, courtly judge was highly regarded by the South Carolina bar. From Wordnik.com. [How To Run A Textbook Trial] Reference
He kissed his hand, lifted his hat with a courtly gesture, and passed out of her sight. From Wordnik.com. [Madeline Payne, the Detective's Daughter] Reference
Polls have shown the courtly Gray benefiting from voters 'conclusion that Fenty is a jerk. From Wordnik.com. [Vincent Gray Ousts Incumbent Adrian Fenty In DC Mayoral Contest] Reference
Fortunately, there's the courtly, acoustic "Western Hero" and its twin brother, "Train of Love.". From Wordnik.com. [Forever Young] Reference
He is gracious and courtly, but also slightly melancholy about the institution he leaves behind. From Wordnik.com. [At What Cost?] Reference
When I finally caught up with "Thunder Road," I couldn't believe how gentle and courtly Mitchum's moonshiner was. From Wordnik.com. [Arts Extra:Being Robert Mitchum] Reference
To which Abdullah responded with courtly ferocity, “Your lies precede you and your grave is in front of you.”. From Wordnik.com. [K Is for Vendetta] Reference
Dispensing with his predecessor's sometimes impatient style came naturally to the courtly, 67-year-old Christopher. From Wordnik.com. [Call Your Peace Broker] Reference
His manner was always polite, even courtly, recalled officials who had been on the receiving end, but also relentless. From Wordnik.com. [Cheney's Cheney] Reference
Rising to the podium, the courtly, 73-year-old Stein returned the kindness, saying Starr was the best independent counsel ever. From Wordnik.com. [Monica's Shake-Up] Reference
O'Connor's model justice was Lewis Powell, a courtly Virginian who always looked for consensus and prized moderation and reason. From Wordnik.com. [Queen of the Center] Reference
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