Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
politely
IPA transcription: [pəl'aɪtli]
Pronunciations of politely
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meaning of the word
Synonyms:
politely, courteously
Meaning:
in a polite manner; "the policeman answered politely, `Now look here, lady...'"
Usage examples
The prosecutor raised her politely.
Diamond lifted his cap, and answered politely.
"I'm glad you like them," David said politely.
Boys, it behooves us to go forward most politely."
"I think you must be mistaken," he went on politely.
They also, as they pass, ought to bow politely to you.
"Oh, my dear Cricket," said Pinocchio, bowing politely.
The outrageous is the reasonable, if introduced politely.
Amory tried politely to appreciate them, and gave up laughingly.
"And what is it I've to be proud of, ma'am?" politely inquired Freckles.
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