courtly

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Amir Khusrau, an Indo-Persian poet who documented courtly life during the reign of Alauddin Khalji and Muhammad Bin Tughlaq, mentioned two types of naans in his writings - naan-e-tanuk and naan-i-tanuri.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

That Rococo quartet, completed in 1755, is a survey in the soft opulence of the style, filled with idealized nature, rich fabrics and scenes of courtly romance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

And he is seen as "the courtly gentleman of the Marble Palace," as Time Magazine described him.

From Salon • Aug. 16, 2024

At the church, Murray was known as a courtly workaholic, in before dawn most days and often in his book-filled study until late at night.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2024

I gave Art3mis a courtly bow and stretched out my hand.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline