politely

🇺🇸 /pəˈlaɪtli/ 🇬🇧 /pəˈlaɪtli/
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Tags TOP10000CEFR-B1
adverb
R

in a nice and respectful way

She asked politely for help with her bags.

R

in a proper way that may not be truly felt

They listened politely to the long story.

translation

adv. in a nice and respectful way; in a proper way that may not be truly felt