courtliness
Example Sentences
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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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