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politely
[puh-lahyt-lee]
adverb
in a way that shows good manners toward others; courteously.
The bar is extremely busy, so the ability to work efficiently and politely under pressure is essential.
Although the coaches encouraged him to try out for the team, he politely declined and went back to his books.
in a way that shows refinement, consideration, or elegance.
The goal is politely described as "optimistic" by the auditors; privately, most observers view it as total fantasy.
The artist’s journals start politely—small watercolors and writing fill the early pages, but by the end they are overflowing and untameable.
Other Word Forms
- superpolitely adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of politely1
Example Sentences
Some elderly Civil War veterans volunteered for duty but were politely turned away.
Slotkin, who clearly hopes to be the Democrats’ centrist savior in 2028, politely demurred: voters actually hate is too much regulation, blah blah blah.
As captain, my coach made it clear that saying anything to the match officials or to the FA - even politely - would likely result in punishment.
George Steffes, who served as Reagan’s legislative director in Sacramento, allowed as how the loudly and proudly uncouth Trump was “180 degrees” from the politely mannered Reagan.
He politely guffaws at the idea of a regular person like, say, this reporter, calling him for a consultation, but then hastily explains it’s because he really can’t take on any more clients.
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