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politely
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/pəˈlaɪtli/
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/pəˈlaɪtli/
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politely
adverb
UK
/pəˈlaɪtli/
US
/pəˈlaɪtli/
Translations
вежливо
She asked him politely to leave.
Она вежливо попросила его уйти.
Additional translations
галантно
учтиво
корректно
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
civilly
tactfully
gently
respectfully
graciously
courteously
Antonyms
rudely
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