politely
adverb/pəˈlaɪtli/
Frequency rank: #7,950 most common English word
Meaning
in a respectful and courteous manner
Example sentence
She politely asked the stranger for directions to the nearest station.
Synonyms & related words
- courteously
- respectfully
- graciously
- tactfully
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