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politely
adverb
(po-lite-ly)
in a polite manner
Synonyms:
courteously
,
Antonyms:
impolitely
,
Examples:
The policeman answered politely, `Now look here, lady...'.
Words Related to
politely
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courteously
,
in a well mannered way
,
with courtesy
,
with politeness
,
respectfully
,
graciously
,
kindly
,
gently
,
delicately
,
nicely
,
amicably
,
kind
,
decently
,
tactfully
,
apologetically
,
curtly
,
smilingly
,
rudely
,
calmly
,
cheerfully
,
sheepishly
,
condescendingly
,
meekly
,
deferentially
,
pointedly
,
shyly
,
brusquely
,
impolitely
,
hesitatingly
,
gruffly
,
casually
,
humbly
,
cordially
,
amiably
,
nonchalantly
,
haughtily
,
solicitously
,
patiently
,
jovially
,
timidly
,
sternly
,
hesitantly
,
indignantly
,
tersely
,
quizzically
,
grumpily
,
affably
,
appreciatively
,
sarcastically
,
obligingly
,
quietly
,
laughingly
,
angrily
,
disdainfully
,
impatiently
,
mockingly
,
dutifully
,
tolerantly
,
genially
,
contemptuously
,
dismissively
,
bashfully
,
blithely
,
jokingly
,
smugly
,
frostily
,
demurely
,
cheerily
,
evasively
,
incredulously
,
pityingly
,
irritably
,
coyly
,
diffidently
,
playfully
,
belligerently
,
blankly
,
teasingly
,
sullenly
,
reservedly
,
jocularly
,
sagely
,
slyly
,
tauntingly
,
doubtfully
,
pleadingly
,
snidely
,
unsmilingly
,
reluctantly
,
emphatically
,
primly
,
crossly
,
rhetorically
,
sulkily
,
resignedly
,
stonily
,
abashedly
,
patronisingly
,
ungraciously
,
grinningly
,
politely
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