courtliness

He inclined his head with the courtliness of an old hand at the game.

This presents a clear problem in the understanding of courtliness.

Not so much courtliness, but the deference is all there.

But there is a courtliness to his having resurrected those words no matter what the cost.

There was a profound courtesy, almost a courtliness, in his manner.

Some called it a specifically European kind of courtliness.

He is a child of the war years, when charisma and courtliness coincided.

The doctor stepped smoothly into the breach, all his Southern courtliness in evidence.

He was renowned for his bravery, generosity, courtliness, and learning.

She thought of Sylvan in terms of power and courtliness.

There had been an old-world courtliness about him, a gentleness.

Her tone had no particular coquetry, she was only trying to match his courtliness.

He is not afraid to challenge his opponents, but there is a courtliness about him.

But behind the courtliness there was an edge.

His gaze searched her face for a moment, then he turned abruptly, bowing with great courtliness.

In a hip-hop world, there is a still a place for his brand of wit, charm and courtliness.

As far as women, there was always a sort of Old World courtliness.

He has these old-fashioned manners, a courtliness you associate with the South."

The absent-mindedness was still there, but the courtliness was gone.

He bowed over the dancer's hand with exaggerated courtliness.

The earlier work breathes with the innocent playfulness of Classical courtliness.

Courtliness counts too: the second most coveted prize was for best sportsman.

Teachers reinforce the code by their own courtliness.

Sarah stared after him as he walked away, bewildered by his old-world courtliness.

He went to her apartments, a figure of wonderful courtliness and dignity in his dark mourning robes.