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courtliness









NOUN
knighthood
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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

What remains is a cleareyed frontier courtliness, though not without its edge.

From New York Times ● Apr. 10, 2018

He’s a little older, he’s principled behind his unpolished exterior, and his dem-dese-and-dose accent disguises a natural courtliness.

From Time ● Aug. 24, 2017

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

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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