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courtliness









NOUN
knighthood
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In his testimony, Depp copped to some bad stuff, but this too was a play for sympathy, of a piece with the charm and courtliness he was at pains to display.

From New York Times Jun. 2, 2022

But none of this should promote the sentimental fantasy that courtliness still reigns.

From Washington Post Jan. 31, 2020

In an industry filled with raw ambition and bombast, Fitzgerald developed a Hollywood reputation for courtliness mixed with consummate professionalism.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 30, 2019

Cousineau is a puffed-up, safari-jacket-wearing guru, but he has an old-fashioned courtliness.

From The New Yorker Mar. 11, 2019

“Pray, would you do us the honor, Master Samuel?” said Constance with mock courtliness.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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