COURTLY
/ˈkɔːtli/
7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective, adverb
Definition of COURTLY
Befitting of a royal court; reflecting the manners or behaviour of people at court.
"He swept off his hat and made a deep courtly bow."
Of or relating to a royal court.
"She tried to remain aloof from courtly intrigues."
Overly eager to please or obey.
In the manner of a royal court; in a manner befitting of a royal court.
Synonyms of COURTLY
Words with similar meaning
Examples of COURTLY in a Sentence
- "He swept off his hat and made a deep courtly bow."
- "She tried to remain aloof from courtly intrigues."
Word Details
Is COURTLY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COURTLY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of COURTLY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for COURTLY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | u | r | t | l | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COURTLY
73 words from the letters in COURTLY
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How to Use COURTLY in Word Games
COURTLY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since COURTLY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COURTLY to find 73 additional valid words.