The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word COURTLY
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What does COURTLY mean?
COURTLY adjective- Befitting of a royal court; reflecting the manners or behaviour of people at court.
- Of or relating to a royal court.
- Overly eager to please or obey.
- In the manner of a royal court; in a manner befitting of a royal court.