Definition

Relating to or befitting a court, especially in terms of manners or behavior that are polite and refined.

Example

His courtlier behavior impressed the guests at the royal banquet.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see how courtlier he was at the dinner party?

Yeah, it was impressive how polite he was to everyone.

I wonder if he always acts that courtlier in social situations.

Probably! It seems like a part of his personality.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Courtier → It is formed from "court" (from Old French *corte*, meaning an enclosed space or royal residence) and "-ier" (a suffix indicating a person associated with a place or occupation). A courtier is a person who attends the court of a king or queen, often involved in the royal household.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is part of the 'court' ('court') and is a person associated with it ('-ier'). This helps you remember that a courtier is someone who attends the royal court.

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