adv B1 Intermediate Uncommon

politely

puh-LYT-lee

Politely (adv) means In a polite, well-mannered way. Example: “She politely declined the second helping.”

adv

In a polite, well-mannered way.

"She politely declined the second helping."

How to use politely

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDone with good manners.

more politely comparative, most politely superlative

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Can you complete this real example?

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.

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