Janet Reno

One of the reasons I love the law is because I was raised in family - my grandfather was a lawyer, but more importantly, my grandmother was his secretary. And she taught me that lawyers were some of the most civil, most courteous - and in those days, most courtly - people that she knew.

American Public Servant

Hilary Mantel

It is difficult to know how the Tudors actually spoke because we're going back before Shakespeare; much of the drama from that period is courtly, allegorical.

English Writer

Stephen Moyer

I often think a lot of women's attraction to vampires is based on the fact that vampires come from centuries ago, from eras of chivalry and courtly virtues.

English Actor

Ralph Waldo Emerson

We have listened too long to the courtly Muses of Europe.

American Philosopher

Courtly suggests qualities associated with royalty like decorum and distinction.

Regal Associations

Courtly is often used to describe things from historical times when courts were prevalent.

Historical Context

Using 'courtly' implies that something or someone embodies high social status or authority.

High-Status Symbol

Courtly denotes a high degree of politeness, beyond common courtesy.

Politeness Exemplified

Courtly involves cultured behaviour, exhibiting an awareness of societal manners.

Cultural Sophistication

Courtly behaviour might seem out of place in casual or informal settings.

Not Commonplace

 that was my favorite place in the world when I was growing up, partly because it was filled with his very gentle, very courtly presence and partly because it was filled with books. I mean literally every table, every chair in this apartment had yielded its original function to now serve as a surface for swaying stacks of books.

The power of introverts...

 Is he a noble son avenging his father? Or a mad prince creating courtly chaos? Should he act or observe, doubt or trust? Who is he? Why is he here?