US /pəˈlaɪtli/
adv Freq #13159

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In a way that shows good manners and respect for others.

    She politely thanked them for the gift.

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Synonyms
1 adv · in a way that shows good... courteously

Etymology

From polite + -ly.

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