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Synonyms
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Meaning:
aristocratic

of, like, the aristocracy

privileged, elegant

complimentary

expressing admiration, praise etc

flattering

courteous

having, showing, good manners; polite and kind (to a person)

gentle, mannerly

dignified

having or showing dignity

honorable

elegant

showing, having, done with, good taste in design, style, movement, behaviour etc

beautiful, tasteful

fab

fabulous

impressive, splendid

gallant

brave (now the usual word); showing special respect and courtesy to women

brave, splendid

gracious

pleasant; kind; polite; (of God) merciful

kind, giving

majestic

having, showing, majesty

impressive, splendid

polite

having, showing, good manners and consideration for other people

mannerly, civilized

refined

(of a person, speech, manner etc) showing education and cultured taste

cultured, civilized

respectful

showing respect

courteous, mannerly

suave

(especially of a man) pleasant and gracious (often insincerely) in manner

charming, smooth

well-bred

of good upbringing

mannerly

COURTLY as in Wiktionary
COURTLY as in Wikipedia