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Civil vs Courtly - What's the difference?

civil | courtly | Related terms |

Civil is a related term of courtly.


As adjectives the difference between civil and courtly

is that civil is (uncomparable) having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion while courtly is suitable for a royal court; refined, dignified.

Courtly vs Wellbred - What's the difference?

courtly | wellbred | Related terms |

Courtly is a related term of wellbred.


As adjectives the difference between courtly and wellbred

is that courtly is suitable for a royal court; refined, dignified while wellbred is .

Affable vs Courtly - What's the difference?

affable | courtly | Related terms |

Affable is a related term of courtly.


As adjectives the difference between affable and courtly

is that affable is receiving others kindly and conversing with them in a free and friendly manner; friendly, courteous, sociable while courtly is suitable for a royal court; refined, dignified.

Courtly vs Genteel - What's the difference?

courtly | genteel | Related terms |

Courtly is a related term of genteel.


As adjectives the difference between courtly and genteel

is that courtly is suitable for a royal court; refined, dignified while genteel is affectedly proper or refined; somewhat prudish refinement; excessively polite.

Courtly vs Dashing - What's the difference?

courtly | dashing | Related terms |

Courtly is a related term of dashing.


As adjectives the difference between courtly and dashing

is that courtly is suitable for a royal court; refined, dignified while dashing is spirited, audacious and full of high spirits.

As a verb dashing is

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As a noun dashing is

the action of the verb to dash.

Courtly vs Courtesy - What's the difference?

courtly | courtesy |


As adjectives the difference between courtly and courtesy

is that courtly is suitable for a royal court; refined, dignified while courtesy is given or done as a polite gesture.

As a noun courtesy is

(uncountable) polite behavior.

As a verb courtesy is

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Gallant vs Courtly - What's the difference?

gallant | courtly |


As adjectives the difference between gallant and courtly

is that gallant is brave, valiant or gallant can be polite and attentive to ladies; courteous to women; chivalrous while courtly is suitable for a royal court; refined, dignified.

As a noun gallant

is (dated) fashionable young man, who is polite and attentive to women.

As a verb gallant

is (obsolete|transitive) to attend or wait on (a lady).

Courtly vs Elegant - What's the difference?

courtly | elegant | Related terms |

Courtly is a related term of elegant.


As adjectives the difference between courtly and elegant

is that courtly is suitable for a royal court; refined, dignified while elegant is elegant.

Courtly vs Gentlemanly - What's the difference?

courtly | gentlemanly | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between courtly and gentlemanly

is that courtly is suitable for a royal court; refined, dignified while gentlemanly is of, being, pertaining to, or resembling a gentleman or gentlemen.

As an adverb gentlemanly is

in the manner or with the behavior of a gentleman; with social grace, politely.

Courtly vs Kindly - What's the difference?

courtly | kindly | Related terms |

Courtly is a related term of kindly.


As adjectives the difference between courtly and kindly

is that courtly is suitable for a royal court; refined, dignified while kindly is having a kind personality.

As an adverb kindly is

in a kind manner, out of kindness.

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