1. Poli.
2. Affable.
ETYM Old Eng. cortais, corteis, cortois, rarely corteous, Old Fren. corties, corteis, French courtois. Related to Court.
1. Characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners.
2. Exhibiting courtesy and politeness; SYN. gracious, nice.
ETYM French gallant, prop. p. pr. of Old Fren. galer to rejoice, akin to Old Fren. gale amusement, Italian gala ornament; of German origin; cf. Old High Germ. geil merry, luxuriant, wanton, German geil lascivious, akin to AS. gal wanton, wicked.
1. Having or displaying great dignity or nobility; SYN. lofty, majestic, proud.
2. Unflinching in battle or action.