I. ˈkȯrt-lē adjective
( court·li·er ; -est )
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : of a quality befitting the court : elegant
b. : insincerely flattering
2. : favoring the policy or party of the court
• court·li·ness noun
II. adverb
Date: circa 1592
: in a courtly manner : politely