POLITELY Definition & Meaning

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politely

[ puh-lahyt-lee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

in a way that shows good manners toward others; courteously:
The bar is extremely busy, so the ability to work efficiently and politely under pressure is essential.
Although the coaches encouraged him to try out for the team, he politely declined and went back to his books.
in a way that shows refinement, consideration, or elegance:
The goal is politely described as "optimistic" by the auditors; privately, most observers view it as total fantasy.
The artist’s journals start politely—small watercolors and writing fill the early pages, but by the end they are overflowing and untameable.

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They say the full video with sound shows Meghan politely helping the group get ready for the photo by asking: "Do you want to come over here?"

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Some 44% of adults said public behavior is about the same; 9% said people are behaving a lot or a little more politely in public.

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I politely refused, suspecting it would be given to the government-controlled media to push their version of events.

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The man listened before politely telling Taylor he was going to vote for Lee.

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McBride politely checked in with both of them before he turned back to the game.

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