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politely

[puh-lahyt-lee] / pəˈlaɪt li /
ADVERB
thoughtfully
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amiably attentively cordially gently graciously kindly respectfully tactfully
STRONG
courteously
WEAK
affably agreeably benignantly charmingly civilly compassionately concernedly considerately elegantly gallantly gracefully ingratiatingly kindheartedly sociably solicitously urbanely winningly

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During a separate speech to Congress, the king politely delivered several pointed messages from the UK government amid tensions with Trump over the wars in Ukraine and Iran.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Moore-DeVore said her son told her the man politely refused.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Along with politely touting other offers, the key is to explain changes in financial circumstances, if there are any.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Sinclair said he tried to explain "politely" that his kippah was not illegal but was taken into detention and driven by police car to the police station.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

My mom’s best friend, Sadie, a.k.a. my current boss, politely called it “ill-arranged.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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