politely
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politely
- /pəˈlaɪtli/
Rhymes with -aɪtli
adverb more politely · most politely
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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.
Similar: civilly
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Closest in meaning: courteously, with courtesy, with politeness, respectfully, amicably, graciously, kindly, decently, nicely, delicately, gently, kind, tactfully, decorously, civilly, considerately
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adv in a polite manner
| Español | educadamente, cortésmente |
|---|---|
| हिन्दी | सविनय savinay |
| Français | poliment |
| Italiano | educatamente |
| Română | politicos |
| Русский | ве́жливо véžlivo |
Talk about this word "politely." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/politely. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. politely. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/politely "politely." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/politely.Cite this
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