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Meaning of POLITELY

Pronunciation:  pu'lItlee

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 Definition: [adv]  in a polite manner; "the policeman answered politely, `Now look here, lady...'"
 
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 Synonyms: courteously, in a well mannered way, with courtesy, with politeness
 
 Antonyms: discourteously, impolitely, rudely, showing bad manners
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Po*lite"ly\, adv.
1. In a polished manner; so as to be smooth or glossy. [Obs.]
   --Milton.
2. In a polite manner; with politeness.
 
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