politely

B1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /pəˈlaɪtli/ See IPA manual

Freq #13159

Meanings

1

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

She politely thanked them for the gift.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

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

Etymology

From polite + -ly.

Topics

Describing Qualities

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