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politely

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /pəˈlaɪtli/

politely means: In a way that shows good manners and consideration for other people.

adverb

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In a way that shows good manners and consideration for other people.

  • She smiled politely.
  • He politely refused a second cup of tea.
  • Could you ask them politely to wait outside?

Similar words: courteously

Opposites: rudely, impolitely

Common phrases: ask politely, politely refuse, smile politely

Questions about politely

What does politely mean?

In a way that shows good manners and consideration for other people.

What is politely in other languages?

Türkçe: kibarca · Español: educadamente · Français: poliment · Deutsch: höflich · Italiano: educatamente · 日本語: 礼儀正しく

How do you pronounce politely?

It is pronounced /pəˈlaɪtli/.

How do you use politely in a sentence?

She smiled politely. He politely refused a second cup of tea.

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