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politely

[puh-lahyt-lee] / pəˈlaɪt li /
ADVERB
thoughtfully
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amiably attentively cordially gently graciously kindly respectfully tactfully
STRONG
courteously
WEAK
affably agreeably benignantly charmingly civilly compassionately concernedly considerately elegantly gallantly gracefully ingratiatingly kindheartedly sociably solicitously urbanely winningly

Example Sentences

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During a separate speech to Congress, the king politely delivered several pointed messages from the UK government amid tensions with Trump over the wars in Ukraine and Iran.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Along with politely touting other offers, the key is to explain changes in financial circumstances, if there are any.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

But I had learned from that first call to politely ask to speak to a supervisor to see if I could get an exception.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026

"We would politely ask people continue to respect their privacy."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

It’s a relief to know that you can politely correct someone when they say your name wrong.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

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