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politely

UK
/pəˈlaɪtli/
US
/pəˈlaɪtli/

Traductions

politelyadverb
UK
/pəˈlaɪtli/
US
/pəˈlaɪtli/
She politely declined the invitation to the party.
Elle a poliment décliné l’invitation à la fête.
Traductions supplémentaires
polimentDans l’expression figée « to put it politely », pour atténuer une formule trop directe.
Synonymes
gently
graciously
respectfully
civilly
tactfully
courteously
Antonymes
rudely

Définitions

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.
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