politely
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /pəˈlaɪtli/
politely means: In a way that shows good manners and consideration for other people.
adverb
WITH GOOD MANNERSA2
In a way that shows good manners and consideration for other people.
- She smiled politely.
- He politely refused a second cup of tea.
- Could you ask them politely to wait outside?
Questions about politely
What does politely mean?
In a way that shows good manners and consideration for other people.
What is politely in other languages?
Türkçe: kibarca · Español: educadamente · Français: poliment · Deutsch: höflich · Italiano: educatamente · 日本語: 礼儀正しく
How do you pronounce politely?
It is pronounced /pəˈlaɪtli/.
How do you use politely in a sentence?
She smiled politely. He politely refused a second cup of tea.
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