Example sentences for: courtly

How can you use “courtly” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • 233)--"Courtly":

  • It is obvious that we have admitted many, some of which we wanted, and therefore our language is the richer for them, as it would be by importation of bullion: other are rather ornamental than necessary; yet by their admission, the language is become more courtly, and our thoughts are better dressed.

  • Helms is "misunderstood," "an able and resourceful executive," "the easiest boss in Congress," and "a kindly, courtly gentleman who loves kids."

  • Hungarian folk-dancing is well worth watching, and takes you through the whole gamut of courtly wedding dances to high-energy, boot-slapping “Lad’s Dances” from the 18th century.

  • Question: Who is more out of place--a Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's court or a courtly Brit * on the McLaughlin Group ? To give his panel some economic heft for a WTO discussion, John McLaughlin invites the Financial Times ' American editor, Robert Thomson, to participate.


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