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courtly

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

courtly

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

courtly is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, courtly is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcourtly

1adjective
  • Befitting of a royal court; reflecting the manners or behaviour of people at court.

    Synonyms: dignified, genteel, refined, "well-mannered"

    Example: "He swept off his hat and made a deep courtly bow."

  • Of or relating to a royal court.

    Example: "She tried to remain aloof from courtly intrigues."

  • Overly eager to please or obey.

    Synonyms: flattering, obsequious, servile

1adverb
  • In the manner of a royal court; in a manner befitting of a royal court.

    Synonyms: courtlily

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