politely
puh-LYT-lee
Politely (adv) means In a polite, well-mannered way. Example: “She politely declined the second helping.”
adv
1
In a polite, well-mannered way.
"She politely declined the second helping."
How to use politely
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDone with good manners.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more politely
- Superlative
- most politely
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She _____ declined the second helping.
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What does “politely” mean?
The word “politely” means in a polite, well-mannered way. In plain terms, done with good manners.
How do you pronounce “politely”?
“Politely” is pronounced puh-LYT-lee (/pəˈlaɪtli/ in IPA).
How do you use “politely” in a sentence?
Here is “politely” used in a sentence: “She politely declined the second helping.”
What part of speech is “politely”?
“Politely” is an adverb.
Is “politely” a common word?
“Politely” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
