English · Adjectives
politely
/pəˈlaɪtli/
[/pəˈlaɪtli/]
in a polite way
Beginneradverb
Definition
Politely means in a kind and respectful way.
Example
He politely asked for a glass of water.
He politely asked for a glass of water.
Etymology
From 'polite', from Latin 'politus' meaning polished, plus '-ly'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to describe kind and respectful behaviour.