Politely: meaning, definitions and examples

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politely

 

[ pษ™หˆlaษชtli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

speak

In a respectful and considerate manner.

Synonyms

courteously, graciously, respectfully

Examples of usage

  • She asked politely for a glass of water.
  • He smiled politely and excused himself from the conversation.
Context #2 | Adverb

act

In a way that shows good manners and respect for others.

Synonyms

civilly, courteously

Examples of usage

  • She politely declined the offer.
  • He patiently and politely listened to her complaints.

Translations

Translations of the word "politely" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น educadamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคจเคฎเฅเคฐเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hรถflich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan sopan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฒั–ั‡ะปะธะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uprzejmie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๅฏงใซ (ใฆใ„ใญใ„ใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poliment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ educadamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nazikรงe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์ค‘ํ•˜๊ฒŒ (jeongjunghage)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฃุฏุจ (bi'adab)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zdvoล™ile

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zdvorilo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็คผ่ฒŒๅœฐ (lวmร o de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vljudno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kurteislega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะฟะฐะนั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒ แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒแƒ“ (zrdilobianad)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™zakษ™tlษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ educadamente

Etymology

The word 'politely' originates from the Middle English 'politeness', which comes from the Latin 'polฤซtus', meaning 'polished' or 'refined'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage to describe behavior that is respectful, courteous, and considerate towards others.

See also: impolite, impolitely, impoliteness, polite, politeness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,001, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.