- POLITELY Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
civil, polite, courteous, gallant, chivalrous mean observant of the forms required by good breeding civil often suggests little more than the avoidance of overt rudeness polite commonly implies polish of speech and manners and sometimes suggests an absence of cordiality courteous implies more actively considerate or dignified politeness
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Politely definition: in a way that shows good manners toward others; courteously See examples of POLITELY used in a sentence
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We respond politely that it is interesting and that something should be added to it; then everyone puts it away in a drawer
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Definition of politely adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more
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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
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pəˈlaɪtli pəˈlaɪtli IPA guide Definitions of politely adverb in a polite manner
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025 po•lite pəˈlaɪt adj , -lit•er, -lit•est showing good manners; courteous: a polite reply refined or cultured: polite society po•lite•ly, adv : "I'd be honored to come,'' he answered politely po•lite•ness, n [uncountable]See -poli-
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politely (comparative more politely, superlative most politely) 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
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Synonyms for POLITELY: courteously, respectfully, civilly, shyly, bashfully, diffidently, timidly, timorously; Antonyms of POLITELY: boldly, proudly, contemptuously, scornfully, arrogantly, haughtily, brazenly, imperiously
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