politely

UK
/pəˈlaɪtli/
US
/pəˈlaɪtli/

Translations

politelyadverb
UK
/pəˈlaɪtli/
US
/pəˈlaɪtli/
She asked him politely to leave.
Она вежливо попросила его уйти.

Definitions

politelyadverb
In a manner that shows good manners or respect towards others.
She politely declined the invitation to the party.
Used to soften or moderate a statement that could be considered blunt or offensive, usually in the phrase “to put it politely”.
He is, to put it politely, rather forgetful.