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adverb
- 1. in a respectful and considerate manner: "he waited politely for me to ask questions"
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without enthusiasm: The audience clapped politely. Fewer examples. The waiter smiled politely as he handed me my bill / handed my bill to me. "Where are we going?" he inquired politely. Very politely the little boy asked if he might have another piece of cake . He sensed that his guests were bored, although they were listening politely.
Politely definition: in a way that shows good manners toward others; courteously. See examples of POLITELY used in a sentence.
1. a. : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of advanced culture. b. : marked by refined cultural interests and pursuits especially in arts and belles lettres. 2. a. : showing or characterized by correct social usage. b. : marked by an appearance of consideration, tact, deference, or courtesy. c.
without enthusiasm: The audience clapped politely. Fewer examples. The waiter smiled politely as he handed me my bill / handed my bill to me. "Where are we going?" he inquired politely. Very politely the little boy asked if he might have another piece of cake . He sensed that his guests were bored, although they were listening politely.
Define politely. politely synonyms, politely pronunciation, politely translation, English dictionary definition of politely. adj. po·lit·er , po·lit·est 1. Marked by or showing consideration for others and observance of accepted social usage. 2. Refined; elegant: polite society....
Definition of politely adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
in a polite manner. “the policeman answered politely, `Now look here, lady...'”. synonyms: courteously. see more. Pronunciation. US. /pəˈlaɪtli/. UK. /pəˈlaɪtli/.
