adv
politely
puh-LYT-lee
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.
Word Forms
more politely comparative, most politely superlative
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She _____ declined the second helping.