politely

adv
/pəˈlaɪtli/

Etymology

From polite + -ly.

Definitions

  1. in a polite manner

    • If pressed about a serious accusation like rape, you can politely reply that you can’t answer questions pertaining to such an allegation without legal representation and wish to remain silent.
    • It was night once more and Mary had got through another day without throwing herself politely from a top floor window or scrawling filthy words on the dining room walls.

The neighborhood

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