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COURTLY

/ˈkɔːtli/

7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective, adverb

C 3/4
O 1/1
U 1/2
R 1/1
T 1/1
L 1/2
Y 4/3

Definition of COURTLY

adjective

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."

adjective

Of or relating to a royal court.

"She tried to remain aloof from courtly intrigues."

adjective

Overly eager to please or obey.

adverb

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

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
14
points

Is COURTLY a Scrabble Word?

Yes, COURTLY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

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 courtly Total
Scrabble 3111114 12
WWF 4121123 14

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About COURTLY

What does COURTLY mean?
COURTLY is a adjective. Befitting of a royal court; reflecting the manners or behaviour of people at court.
Is COURTLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, COURTLY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is COURTLY worth in Scrabble?
COURTLY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from COURTLY?
You can make 73 words from the letters in COURTLY. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of COURTLY?
Synonyms of COURTLY include: dignified, genteel, refined, well-mannered, flattering, obsequious. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.