Politely

//pəˈlaɪtli// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a polite manner

    "If pressed about a serious accusation like rape, you can politely reply that you can’t answer questions pertaining to such an allegation without legal representation and wish to remain silent."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a polite manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
amicablycivillycourteouslycourteouslygracefullygraciously

Example

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"You should have talked more politely."

Etymology

From polite + -ly.

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